Which airport should I fly into for Saint-Émilion?

The closest airport, Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airport (XLR), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Saint-Émilion?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Saint-Émilion?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Saint-Émilion

The closest airports to Saint-Émilion, France: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Saint-Émilion, France is Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airport (XLR), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
XLR	Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirportLibourne/Artigues-de-Lussac, France	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
BOD	Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) AirportBordeaux/Merignac, France	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
EGC	Bergerac-Roumaniere AirportBergerac/Roumaniere, France	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
XAC	Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch AirportArcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, France	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 31 min	Regional
PGX	Perigueux-Bassillac AirportPerigueux/Bassillac, France	52 mi / 83 km	1 hr 32 min	Regional
ANG	Angouleme-Brie-Champniers AirportAngouleme/Brie/Champniers, France	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
AGF	Agen-La Garenne AirportAgen/La Garenne, France	62 mi / 99 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
RYN	Royan-Medis AirportRoyan/Medis, France	65 mi / 104 km	1 hr 56 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airport (XLR) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Saint-Émilion. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with XLR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near XLR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Saint-Émilion is Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airport (XLR), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.