France
Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) is approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Arras. It mainly serves domestic flights within France and a range of European destinations.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), approximately 160 kilometers (99 miles) south of Arras, is France's largest and most connected international airport. Brussels Airport (BRU), about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast, offers another major hub.
Peak Season (June-August) means higher demand and prices. Book several months ahead. Shoulder Season (April-May, Sep-Oct) offers more reasonable prices. Low Season (Nov-March) typically presents the lowest prices.
Major airports (CDG, BRU) offer extensive facilities: duty-free, restaurants, car rental desks, lounges, currency exchange, Wi-Fi. Lille Lesquin (LIL) offers standard facilities appropriate for its size.
Booking flights well in advance (3-6 months) usually yields better prices, regardless of the season. Utilize flight comparison websites and set price alerts to monitor fares.
Air France, Volotea, Ryanair, and easyJet serve LIL, connecting to French and European destinations.
Hundreds of airlines globally serve CDG, offering direct flights to most major cities worldwide. Air France's main hub.
Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, and easyJet are among the carriers at BRU, with extensive European and intercontinental routes.
Arras (Gare d'Arras) functions as a well-connected train station, located close to the city center.
FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus offer intercity bus services to and from Arras, linking it to various cities in France and other European destinations.
Renting a car offers flexibility for exploring Arras and the wider region, notably WWI battlefields sometimes harder to reach by public transport. DiscoverCars.com is an useful resource for car rentals.
French roads are in excellent condition. Adhere to speed limits, strictly enforced by cameras.
Arras, being an inland city, holds no direct sea or river ferry services.
The Scarpe River flows through Arras, but it serves not as a significant route for passenger transportation or commercial shipping within the city itself.
From major ferry ports like Calais or Dunkirk, direct train or bus connections to Arras are present, making onward travel straightforward.
The surrounding region offers a well-maintained road network for seamless travel by car from these ports to Arras.
Check current train and bus schedules for the latest information on routes and timings from ferry terminals.
Travelers departing France by air or land typically face no specific exit fees or taxes levied directly upon them at the point of departure. These charges usually form part of your airline or train ticket price.
Major international airports offer a full range of facilities for departing travelers.
An image of a TGV train at a station illustrates the high-speed rail network serving Arras.
Visuals of bustling airport terminals convey the departure experience from major hubs.
Images of well-maintained French motorways underscore the quality of driving conditions.
Plan your journey to the airport or train station with ample time to spare, notably during peak travel periods.
