Airport

LBG Paris-Le Bourget Airport

Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) serves Paris, about 15 km northeast of Paris. 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.

IATALBG
ICAOLFPB
ServesParis
From centre15 km
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation66 m

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The airport in numbers

Paris-Le Bourget Airport — facts & history

We pulled Paris-Le Bourget Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 147,571 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 290,000 in 1980.

Opened
1919
107 years ago
Passengers / year
147,571
as of 2022
Peak traffic
290,000
in 1980
Elevation
66 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Groupe ADP
Passengers per year, 1980–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Paris-Le Bourget Airport to Paris

The airport is about 15 km northeast of Paris, about 31 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: €27–€43.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~31 min€27–€43
Private transfer~31 minfixed upfront
Car rental~31 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Paris-Le Bourget Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Paris-Le Bourget 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 Paris-Le Bourget 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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport to the centre of Paris?
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 15 km northeast of Paris, about 31 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Paris-Le Bourget Airport to Paris?
Roughly €27–€43 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Paris-Le Bourget 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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport to Paris?
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 Paris-Le Bourget 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 Paris-Le Bourget 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 Paris-Le Bourget 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