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Châteaublanc, the small airport of Avignon is located 10 kms away from the city. The nearest international airport is Marseille - Marignane (located 30 km from Avignon ). It does not service direct flights from the US, as major carriers such as Air France offer direct flights to Paris with connections to other destinations throughout France and beyond. Some general information regarding Avignon airport:- • Airlines : Air France UK & Flybe (March 2007 through October 2007) • Destinations: Exeter, Paris-Orly and Southampton • Distance to Avignon : 6 miles/10 kilometers • Transport : There is taxi service to the city centre. The cost is 15 to 20 euros. • Time taken to reach Avignon : 5 to 10 minutes by car. • Airport Code: AVN How to reach Avignon from the airport:- Avignon by Car - Car hire is exceptionally easy from Avignon Airport. There are four companies to serve you with the service of hiring a car at the Avignon Airport. They are:- • Avis, • Budget, • Eurocar, • Hertz and National. Each of the companies has their own range of vehicles and choices of tariffs to suit all customers. Avignon by Bus - You can also avail the bus service that runs on a daily basis from Avignon Airport. The travel time to the city is approximately 15-20 minutes and the fare is approximately €1.50 Avignon By Taxi - You can also try out the numerous taxi's waiting to drop you to a hotel of your choice. The fare is approximately €12 and takes about 10 minutes. Facilities in the Avignon airport:- Car parking facility : - There are two public car parks at the Avignon Airport , P1 (118 places) and P2 (133 places). P1 is for short term parking and is closest to the terminal. P2 is for long term parking Bar/Restaurant : At the far end of the airport terminal, left side when entering from the car park there you can find a restaurant and a bar. Baggage/Belongings claim : Near the Bar/Restaurant, on the right when entering the airport terminal after a flight ,you can come and claim your belongings Check–in : Across from the main entrance .It is marked as Enregistrement . Information Desk : Located in the terminal across from the main entrance. Tourist information : In the main lobby. Taxi Stand : Just in front of the airport terminal. Waiting hall : There are about twenty seats along with vending machines, just across from baggage claim. Some hotels near by the Avignon airport are:- • Best Western Paradou • Avignon Grand hotel • Bristol • Bonsai hotel,Avignon • Mignon What are you waiting for . Avignon is calling you, fly down here and experience a true holiday!
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