Skip to content

Independent information website.

Language:EN
Paris Beauvais AirportUnofficial guide · BVA

Frequently asked questions about Beauvais Airport

Quick answers to the questions passengers at Paris Beauvais Airport ask most often: getting here from Paris, opening hours, parking, luggage and services.

Getting to the airport

How far is Beauvais Airport from Paris?

The airport is in Tillé, next to Beauvais, 77 km from Paris measured from Porte de la Chapelle. By car it takes around 1 hr 15 min, and on the direct coach from 1 hr 15 min, depending on traffic. You will find all the options under getting to the airport.

How do I get from Paris to the airport by public transport?

The most direct way is the non-stop coach from Paris Porte Maillot (route A01) or Paris La Villette (route A04). The other option is the TER train from Paris Gare du Nord to Beauvais station, about 1 hr 15 min, and from there local bus no. 6 or a taxi to the airport. More details under Paris – Beauvais shuttle bus and train and regional bus.

How early should I catch the coach in Paris?

You are advised to take a coach that leaves Paris about 3 hr 30 min before your flight’s departure time; at La Villette you should also add 10 to 15 minutes for boarding. Even if your flight is delayed, catch the coach based on the original departure time.

Can I use the Navigo pass on the airport coach?

No. The Paris Navigo pass is not valid on the direct coaches between Paris and Beauvais Airport.

What luggage can I take on the coach?

Only items that fit in the overhead racks are allowed on board, up to 20 x 25 x 45 cm and 2 kg. Everything else, including folded pushchairs, goes in the hold. Don’t leave valuables such as phones, tablets or laptops in bags that go in the hold.

Can I travel on the coach with my pet or in a wheelchair?

Animals under 5 kg travel free in a closed carrier on your lap, measuring no more than 45 x 30 x 25 cm, and guide dogs also travel free. The coaches are wheelchair accessible, with one space per coach, and you need to give at least 48 hours’ notice at sce.bus@aeroportbeauvais.com. More information under PRM assistance.

How do I get from the airport to the centre of Beauvais?

Local bus route no. 6 and buses on the Corolis network link the airport with the centre of Beauvais and its railway station. By taxi, the trip takes about 10 minutes and costs around €17 during the day and €21 at night. See taxi fares.

At the airport

Can I sleep at the airport if my flight leaves very early?

No. The airport closes at night and the terminals are not open to the public outside opening hours. If you are coming from Paris for an early-morning flight, you can take the direct coach that corresponds to your flight or stay in a hotel in Beauvais. See the airport opening hours and nearby hotels.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

The airport advises being there between 1 hr and 1 hr 30 min before your flight, although it depends on each person and, above all, on your airline’s conditions, as the airline sets the check-in and boarding times. More information under arriving at the airport.

How do I know whether my flight leaves from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?

You can check in today’s departures and, once you are there, on the information screens in the terminals. The two terminals are on either side of the bus station: Terminal 1 is the blue building and Terminal 2 the grey one. See the terminal maps.

Is there free wifi at the airport?

Yes. The connection is free and unlimited throughout the airport: connect to the “Free Wifi Beauvais Airport” network and open your browser to log in on the portal. More information under practical services.

Are there cash machines or currency exchange at the airport?

There are Crédit Agricole cash machines in Terminal 1 and Euronet ones in Terminal 2. However, you cannot get foreign currency at the airport, so it is best to sort out your currency exchange before you travel.

Parking

Where can I drop off or pick up a passenger?

At the express car park, at the airport entrance next to P1. The first 15 minutes are free, but if you enter more than three times in 24 hours you pay from the first minute. It is a 2-minute walk from both terminals. More details under airport parking.

Which car park is best if I am going away for several days?

For long stays there is P4, with 2,500 spaces, about a 10-minute walk from Terminal 2. You can only park there if you have booked online in advance, and it offers the lowest rates. P1, P2 and P3 are closer to the terminals and you pay at the car park itself.

Is there a height limit in the car parks?

Yes, the maximum height is 2.10 m in all car parks except P4, which is the option for taller vehicles. The car parks are not covered.

What happens if I lose my parking ticket?

Go to the parking office, in the bus station between the two terminals, with some proof of your entry time. If you cannot prove it, a flat fee of €250 is charged.

Luggage and lost property

How much liquid can I take in my hand luggage?

Liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes must be in containers of no more than 100 ml or 100 g, inside a single resealable transparent plastic bag with a capacity of 1 litre (about 20 x 20 cm). Medicines needed for the journey are allowed even if they exceed that amount. More information under hand luggage.

I have lost an item or my suitcase: where do I go?

Go to the baggage service, to the right of the Terminal 2 arrivals hall, during opening hours, or email bagages@aeroportbeauvais.com. You can also report the loss on the Troov platform. If your suitcase arrives damaged, make your report before leaving the airport. See lost property and damaged or lost luggage.

Can I take my pet on the plane?

It depends on the airline: according to the airport, all the airlines operating at Beauvais accept pets except Ryanair and Wizz Air. Always check your airline’s conditions. More information under travelling with pets.

Can’t find what you are looking for? See the travel guide or the airport’s phone numbers and contacts.

Information checked in October 2026. Prices and timetables may change: confirm them with the operator before you travel.