Airport

FNI Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport

Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) serves Avignon, about 40 km southwest of Avignon. 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.

IATAFNI
ICAOLFTW
ServesAvignon
From centre38 km
Non-stop4
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation94 m

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The airport in numbers

Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 185,242 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 319,428 in 2001.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Passengers / year
185,242
as of 2022
Peak traffic
319,428
in 2001
Elevation
94 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
French Navy
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport to Avignon

The airport is about 40 km southwest of Avignon, about 53 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: €65–€103.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~37 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~53 min€65–€103
Private transfer~53 minfixed upfront
Car rental~53 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FNI 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.)
Montpellier46 km65 min€78–€123
Marseille93 km98 min€154–€244
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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Route network

Where you can fly from Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport to the centre of Avignon?
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 40 km southwest of Avignon, about 53 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport to Avignon?
Roughly €65–€103 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport to Avignon?
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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport?
About 4 destinations, including London, Liverpool, Fes, Charleroi. 1 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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