Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)

Arrivals follow a direct ground-level route from the aircraft stand into the designated terminal arrival hall.

• Disembark via air stairs directly onto the apron and walk to the arrival doors of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
• Proceed through immigration control if arriving on a non-Schengen flight, presenting a valid passport or travel document.
• Collect any checked luggage from the carousel in the designated baggage reclaim area.
• Pass through customs control using the green channel (nothing to declare) or red channel (goods to declare).
• Exit into the main public concourse to access ticket offices, taxis, and the airport shuttle bus station.

• Train

  Official Express Bus Shuttle

  Direct express shuttle buses run between the airport bus station and designated drop-off points in northern Paris, scheduled around flight arrival times.

  Time:

  Roughly 75 to 90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically €17 - €20 one way

• Train

  Train (via Beauvais Railway Station)

  Take local bus line 6 or a taxi to Beauvais railway station (Gare de Beauvais), then take a regional TER train to Paris Gare du Nord.

  Time:

  Roughly 80 to 105 minutes total

  Typical cost:

  Typically €15 - €22 total

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis are available at ranks outside both terminals. Metered fares apply as fixed airport flat rates do not cover Beauvais.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 90 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically €170 - €210 daytime (higher at night or on bank holidays)

• Car rental

  Car Rental

  Major vehicle hire desks are located in a dedicated rental car area near the main terminal buildings.

  Time:

  Roughly 60 to 90 minutes to outer Paris

  Typical cost:

  Varies by vehicle class and hire duration

Paris Beauvais Airport operates strictly on a point-to-point basis without direct airside transfers.

• Connecting passengers must enter France, collect all checked luggage, and exit to the landside hall.
• Proceed to the check-in desk or bag drop for your subsequent flight in the appropriate terminal.
• Re-clear security screening before entering the departure gate area.
• Allow at least 3 hours between scheduled flights to accommodate self-transfers.

Free Wi-Fi access is available across both terminal buildings for all passengers.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your mobile device.
• Accept the standard terms of use on the connection splash page to gain internet access.
• Sessions can be re-established if disconnected after extended periods.

Essential banking facilities and cash dispensers are available landside in both terminals.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) dispensing Euros are located in public concourses.
• Currency exchange services are available for major international currencies.
• Payment cards are accepted across most terminal shops, ticket desks, and transport options.

Compact food and beverage outlets operate both landside and airside.

• Bakeries and cafés offer hot drinks, sandwiches, and pastries in the public halls.
• Small newsagent kiosks stock travel snacks, bottled drinks, and confectionery.
• Airside options are limited to quick-service counters due to space constraints.

Paris Beauvais Airport does not have airline or commercial VIP lounges.

• General seating is provided throughout the landside concourses and gate areas.
• Passengers requiring working spaces should use available café seating areas.
• No independent lounge pass schemes operate at this airport.

Several budget hotels are located near the airport and in the adjacent town of Beauvais.

• No accommodation is attached directly to the airport terminal buildings.
• Hotels along the road to Beauvais town centre are accessible by a short taxi or local bus ride.
• Booking accommodation in advance is recommended during peak travel seasons.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately past border control in each terminal.

• Check monitors in the baggage hall to identify the carousel allocated to your flight.
• Report damaged or missing luggage to your airline's handling agent desk in the arrival hall before leaving.
• Left-luggage lockers and storage facilities are currently not available at the airport.

Basic family facilities are present throughout both terminal buildings.

• Baby-changing tables are available within or near designated public rest rooms.
• Pushchairs can generally be taken up to the aircraft door, subject to airline policy.
• Snack bars supply child-friendly food and drink options.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs)
• Currency exchange
• Car rental desks
• Express shuttle bus station
• Cafés and snack bars
• Convenience and newsagent shops
• Baby changing facilities
• Free Wi-Fi network

Local emergency number: 112 (General), 15 (Medical SAMU), 17 (Police).

• For urgent medical help inside the airport, notify terminal staff or approach the main information desk.
• If your passport is lost or stolen, report it to the French border police (PAF) at the airport and contact your embassy in Paris.
• First aid support can be dispatched within the terminal by contacting airport operations.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Aéroport de Paris-Beauvais Official SiteOfficial airport source
• Ministère de l'IntérieurGovernment source
• Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits IndirectsGovernment source
• SNCF ConnectOfficial transit source