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EDM La Roche-sur-Yon Airport

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La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) serves Nantes, about 60 km south of Nantes. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAEDM
ICAOLFRI
ServesNantes
From centre59 km
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation91 m

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The airport in numbers

La Roche-sur-Yon Airport — facts & history

We pulled La Roche-sur-Yon Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1,697 passengers in 2016, against a peak of 93,872 in 2003.

Passengers / year
1,697
as of 2016
Peak traffic
93,872
in 2003
Elevation
91 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1997–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport to Nantes

The airport is about 60 km south of Nantes, about 82 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €98–€156.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~82 min€98–€156
Private transfer~82 minfixed upfront
Car rental~82 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€98–€156 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in La Roche-sur-yon ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at La Roche-sur-Yon Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near La Roche-sur-Yon Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport to the centre of Nantes?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 60 km south of Nantes, about 82 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport to Nantes?
Roughly €98–€156 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport to Nantes?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is La Roche-sur-Yon Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on La Roche-sur-Yon Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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