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Carcassonne Airport is a modern, regional airport that efficiently serves the Occitanie region of south-east France. Located on the western edge of town, just a few minutes' driving distance from the city centre, Salvaza or Sud de France Carcassonne Airport (as it is also sometimes known) handles both domestic and international flights, the majority of the latter arriving during the summer months. During the 1990s, the airport grew into a popular hub for low-cost services to and from a growing number of European airports, a trend that has continued to develop until the present day.

The magnificent city of Carcassonne is a major destination for tourists from all over the world. It's a place of history, culture and maginificent architecture with one of the oldest and best-preserved medieval quarters in Europe. The city's key attractions include a wonderful castle, a fascinating museum on the rather macabre theme of torture and a number of very old churches with amazing interiors. But one of the most popular activities for tourists is the walk along the top of Carcassonne's original city walls which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding Languedoc countryside.

With a car hire at Carcassonne Airport you'll have very good access to many of the top destinations in the south of France, including many popular towns and villages along the region's long sandy Mediterranean coastline. The list of day-trip possibilities from the centre of Carcassonne is topped by Narbonne with its stunning Gothic cathedral, Perpignan (famous for its beaches) and the fantastic city of Toulouse, home to some of the best restaurants in the area. With a bit more time on your hands you can enjoy a leisurely drive to Montpellier, Nîmes and the Pyrenees mountains, all within easy reach of Carcassonne.

One of the world's leading car hire companies, Auto Europe now offers over 24,000 locations in more than 180 different countries. We have all the right solutions for your next trip to Carcassonne and many other popular destinations in the south of France. Besides the airport, you can pick up your vehicle at a convenient point in the centre of Carcassonne and get started on your sightseeing itinerary in just a few minutes. Auto Europe also offers the cheapest rates and widest choice of vehicles on the market, not to mention the best-possible service, so start planning your holiday in Carcassonne with us today. Before booking, why not take a look at our Carcassonne car hire reviews page to find out what previous visitors to the city thought about their recent Auto Europe car rental experience.

If you require any help with your reservation, please feel free to call our rental specialists on +44 123 3225 114 and they will be more than happy to find you the cheapest deal and the most appropriate type of vehicle for your visit, whether it's for a few days' city sightseeing in Carcassonne or a long drive through the lovely Languedoc wine region. For information about the local driving rules, speed limits, distances and other regulations, please consult our guide to driving in France

Airport Information

Conveniently situated near the city centre, Carcassonne Airport is a growing air transportation hub in the heart of the picturesque Languedoc region. In recent years it has been attracting more and more low-cost carriers, with Rynair becoming one of the largest airlines flying in and out of the airport today.

Carcassonne Airport (CCF)
Address: Route de Montréal, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Telephone: +33 820 673411
Airlines operating at Carcassonne Airport: Carcassonne Airport is an important hub for major low-cost airlines such as Rynair which currently operates regular services to and from Brussels Charleroi, Dublin, London–Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands (seasonal) and Edinburgh (seasonal).

Where to pick up my car hire at Carcassonne Airport

Picking up your car rental at Carcassonne Airport couldn't be easier because all the reception desks of the main car hire suppliers are located in the Arrivals Hall. Your car will be ready and waiting at the nearby car park, so please have all your travel documents ready (passport, driving licence, credit card, etc.) prior to arriving at the supplier's desk. When dropping off your vehicle, simply follow the car rental signposts in order to locate the car park's entrance.

Car hire operating hours

	Alamo at Carcassonne Airport Arrivals Hall Carcassonne, France 11000 +33 468716997	Opening Hours: Opening hours vary
	Avis at Carcassonne Airport Arrivals Hall Carcassonne, France 11000 (33) 0468250584	Opening Hours: Opening hours vary (closed Sun)
	Europcar at Carcassonne Airport Arrivals Hall, Carcassonne, France 11000 +33 468722369	Opening Hours: Opening hours vary
	Hertz at Carcassonne Airport Arrivals Hall, Carcassonne, France 11000 +33 468710055	Opening Hours: Opening hours vary

Terminals

Consisting of a single terminal building, Carcassonne Airport is one of the most modern and efficient regional airports in the south of France, with annual passenger movements around the 500,000 mark. Located at an altitude of more than 400 feet, it currently operates with two separate runways and an extensive range of on-site amenities to cater for the airport's increasing expansion plans.

Airport Facilities

The terminal building at Carcassonne Airport is a self-contained unit offering the kind of efficient, 21st-century travel experience to be found at other regional airports around the country. There's a convenience store where passengers can buy newspapers, magazines and a wide range of local products as well as a food and beverage area for snacks, light meals and refreshments. The airport provides free 24-hour high-speed Internet access in both the Arrivals and Departures areas, while an international cash dispenser is available just outside the main exit.

How to get to and from Carcassonne Airport

Carcassonne Airport serves the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region and is located just a few miles west of Carcassonne town centre. The airport transfer time is very short, around 15-20 minutes by car and a bit longer by bus. After picking up your car hire at Carcassonne Airport, the drive to the city centre is quick and easy along Route de Montréal or the D119. To the northern parts of Carcassonne city centre it's best to take the D6161, or the D6113 if you're travelling to the west. Corresponding with flight times, the airport shuttle bus (the navette aéroport) takes about 25 minutes and runs daily between Carcassonne Train Station in the town centre and the airport terminal building, occasionally stopping at the city's medieval quarter. A taxi between the airport and downtown Carcassonne takes about 20 minutes and costs between €15-€20 depending on the time of day. Carcassonne is also very well connected by train, with high-speed TGV trains arriving regularly from Lyon, Toulouse and Barcelona. The city is also served by slower inter-city services from Bordeaux and Marseille, while the popular TER Languedoc-Roussillon service operates from Toulouse, Narbonne, Marseille, Cerbère, Perpignan, Limoux and Quillan.

Parking Tips

There are plenty of parking possibilities for those who to choose to rent a car at Carcassonne Airport, with the P1 car park catering for short-term passenger drop-offs and collections, P2 for medium stays and P3 for long stays of a week or more. These two main airport car parks are located right outside the terminal building, with P1 directly in front of the main entrance and P2 situated at the end of building. Both are within a few minutes' walk of all the airport’s main facilities, meaning that no transport is required to reach the check-in desks. Although parking in the centre of Carcassonne isn't quite as straighforward, it is perfectly possible in the three large municipal car parks located near the Old Town, the main one being on Chemin de Montlegun less than half a mile from Carcassonne's famous medieval quarter, close to the city's famous Porte Narbonnaise entrance. Additionally, there are three more conveniently located underground car parks in the popular Bastide St Louis area where you'll find more than 1,000 spaces available in very close proximity to many of Carcassonne's most important tourist sights.

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