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ETZ Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

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Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) serves Metz. 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.

IATAETZ
ICAOLFJL
Non-stop5
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation265 m

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The airport in numbers

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport — facts & history

We pulled Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 105,288 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 354,514 in 2005.

Opened
1991
35 years ago
Passengers / year
105,288
as of 2024
Peak traffic
354,514
in 2005
Elevation
265 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Regional Council of Lorraine
Passengers per year, 1993–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport to Metz

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.

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

Distances

From ETZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Strasbourg118 km124 min€194–€308
Eguisheim130 km137 min€213–€339
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Metz ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Airlinair · Twin Jet · Air Algerie

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine 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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

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

Rates in Metz shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport to the centre of Metz?
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 use a ride app from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine 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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport to Metz?
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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Lyon, Algier, Toulouse, Marseille. 3 airlines operate here.
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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine 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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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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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