Avignon – Provence Airport

Avignon – Provence Airport

Avignon – Provence Airport (French: Aéroport d'Avignon-Provence, IATA: AVN, ICAO: LFMV) is an airport located in the village of Montfavet, 8 kilometres (5 mi) southeast of Avignon and 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Caumont-sur-Durance, in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France.

The airport resides at an elevation of 38 metres (125 ft) above mean sea level. It has one paved runway designated 17/35 which measures 1,880 by 45 metres (6,168 ft × 148 ft). It also has a two parallel grass runways: 17R/35L measuring 700 by 50 metres (2,297 ft × 164 ft) and 17L/35R measuring 250 by 20 metres (820 ft × 66 ft). The shorter grass runway is for use by ultralight aircraft.

Airlines Operating at Avignon – Provence Airport:

Flybe: Operates seasonal flights to and from various destinations in the UK, such as Birmingham and Southampton.

CityJet: Provides seasonal flights to and from London City Airport.

TUI Airways: Operates charter flights to popular holiday destinations during the summer season.

Transavia France: Offers seasonal flights to Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

Chalair Aviation: Provides regional connections within France, including flights to Paris Orly.

Rapid bus connections to several even distant parts of Provence and into Avignon. Some require bus company to be phoned 48 hours before arrival to ensure collection. Car hire kiosk are also available in this Airport.