Avignon-Provence Airport (code AVN) sits about 8 km south-east of Avignon's historic centre. Small in scale, it handles mainly seasonal flights, charters and private jets. Public transport connections are limited: outside the summer season, options are scarce and far from practical when you have luggage. This guide covers every solution for leaving Avignon Airport and reaching your destination, from the most economical to the most comfortable.

Avignon-Provence Airport: what you need to know

Avignon-Provence is a modest regional airport whose traffic rises sharply in summer, driven mainly by flights from the UK and Scandinavia as well as services to Paris. Outside the summer period, the flight schedule is reduced and departures less frequent. Its single terminal is compact — baggage reclaim is quick — but getting out of the airport is another matter entirely if you have not planned your onward transport in advance.

Your options for leaving the airport

Several solutions exist to reach the centre of Avignon or more distant destinations in Provence. Here is an honest comparison:

  • The bus shuttle (route 22 / seasonal services): in high season, lines connect the airport to the central station or the city centre. Fares are economical (around €2–3 as a guide), but frequencies are limited, schedules are restrictive and the service is poorly suited to large suitcases or groups.
  • The taxi: taxis wait outside the terminal. The ride to the centre of Avignon takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Fares run on a meter and vary by time of day — expect around €25 to €40 as a guide.
  • Car hire: desks are available on site. Handy for exploring the region, but you will need to manage parking in the city centre and return the vehicle on time.
  • Private chauffeur transfer: your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall, helps with your luggage and takes you directly to your address. The price is fixed and confirmed at the time of booking, available 24 hours a day regardless of your flight time.

Private transfer from Avignon Airport: how it works

With NeoShuttle, pick-up at Avignon Airport is straightforward: your driver monitors your flight information, adapts to any delay and greets you in the hall with a sign bearing your name. There is nothing to sort out the moment you step off the plane. You will find all the details about this service on the dedicated Avignon Airport page.

  • All-inclusive fixed price, known before you get in the vehicle
  • Flight tracking: the driver adjusts if the plane arrives early or late
  • Name-sign welcome in the arrivals hall, luggage assistance included
  • Sedan for up to 3 passengers or private van for up to 8 passengers
  • Available 24 hours a day, including very early morning or late evening flights

Journey times and destinations from Avignon: indicative estimates

Avignon Airport is well placed for reaching a wide range of Provence destinations in a single door-to-door ride. The following times are indicative, outside peak traffic:

  • Avignon city centre: approximately 15 to 20 minutes (8 km)
  • Les Baux-de-Provence / Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: approximately 30 to 40 minutes
  • Aix-en-Provence: approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on the route
  • Arles: approximately 30 to 40 minutes
  • Marseille city centre / Marseille-Provence Airport: approximately 1 h to 1 h 15
  • The Luberon (Gordes, Bonnieux, Roussillon): approximately 45 to 60 minutes
  • Nîmes: approximately 30 to 40 minutes

These times are indicative and may vary with traffic, particularly in high season on Provençal roads.

Avignon ↔ Marseille-Provence Airport: a connection to plan ahead

Many travellers land at Marseille-Provence Airport (MRS) and want to reach Avignon or the Vaucluse. Conversely, some Provence residents prefer to fly from Avignon-Provence rather than Marseille. In either case, a private transfer between the two airports, or between Avignon and Marseille, is a comfortable solution: a single driver, a single fixed price, no connections. The journey takes approximately 1 h to 1 h 15 as a guide, depending on the drop-off point.

Practical tips for your arrival in Avignon

A few things to know before you land:

  • Book your transfer before you arrive: taxi availability at Avignon Airport is limited outside peak hours. For late-night or very early morning arrivals, a pre-booked private chauffeur is the only guarantee that a vehicle will be waiting for you.
  • Plan your return journey too: outbound connections are equally limited in the city-to-airport direction. Book your return transfer at the same time as your outbound one.
  • Groups and families: the private van for up to 8 passengers carries everyone together with all their luggage, at no extra charge per head.
  • Unusual flight times: NeoShuttle operates around the clock — a 6 am departure or a post-midnight return is no problem at all.

Avignon, gateway to Provence

Beyond the city of the Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Bénézet, Avignon is an ideal base for exploring inland Provence: the Luberon, the Alpilles, the Pays des Sorgues and the Camargue. Arriving via Avignon-Provence Airport rather than Marseille or Lyon can save significant time if your final destination lies in the northern part of the region. A private driver will take you directly to your farmhouse, boutique hotel or bastide, with no intermediate stop required.

Ready to arrange your transfer from Avignon Airport? Enter your pick-up point and destination on our booking page: the fixed price appears in a matter of seconds, with no commitment, 24 hours a day. Your driver will be waiting at the arrivals exit, sign in hand.