How to get to Biarritz

Biarritz is located at the southern end of the Côte d'Argent, a 200km (124mi)-long stretch of sandy coastline – the longest in Europe – on the Atlantic Coast in southwest France.

Biarritz is around 8km (5mi) west of Bayonne, 193km (120mi) southwest of Bordeaux, 775km (480mi) southwest of Paris and 35km (22mi) from the Spanish border.

The most convenient route to Biarritz is by air to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), also known as Biarritz Airport or Biarritz-Parme Airport, located 5km (3.1mi) southeast of Biarritz, near Bayonne and Anglet.

Alternatively, you can take one of the high-speed TGV trains from Paris Montparnasse, which take less than 5 hours to reach Biarritz. Trains run several times a day; there is also a Paris-Biarritz night train service.

Biarritz–La Négresse train station lies 3km (2mi) from the town centre; buses 2 and 9 offer a frequent service between the two or you can grab a taxi.


Flight time to Biarritz

The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Within France: Air France offers the most convenient daily flights to Biarritz.

Paris to Biarritz is 1 hr 20 min, direct flight


From United Kingdom: Ryanair and easyJet offer the most convenient flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

London to Biarritz is 1 hr 45 min, direct flight


From Ireland: Ryanair offers the most convenient flights to Biarritz.

Dublin to Biarritz is 2 hr 5 min, direct flight


From Germany: EasyJet, Lufthansa and Air France offer the most convenient flights to Biarritz.

Munich to Biarritz is 2 hrs 5 min, direct flight

Berlin to Biarritz is 4 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Biarritz is 3 hr 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Frankfurt to Biarritz is 3 hr 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Biarritz is 3 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ


From United States: Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Atlanta to Biarritz is 11 hrs 1 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Biarritz is 9 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Biarritz is 10 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Biarritz is 12 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Biarritz is 9 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Miami to Biarritz is 11 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Biarritz is 13 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Biarritz is 14 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ


From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Air France and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Toronto to Biarritz is 10 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Biarritz is 9 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Biarritz is 12 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ


From Australia: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Adelaide to Biarritz is 25 hrs 12 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Biarritz is 25 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Biarritz is 25 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Biarritz is 25 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Biarritz is 23 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ


From New Zealand: Air New Zealand and Air France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Auckland to Biarritz is 26 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ


From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and Air France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ).

Singapore to Biarritz is 15 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ

(ˆincludes transfer time.)


Flying in

Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport is located 5km (3.1mi) southeast of the city centre.

A bus service connects the airport with downtown, taking just 20 minutes. Taxis and hire cars are also available.


Entry requirements

A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.


Getting around

Apart from walking, taxis, buses, trains and hire cars are all available.


Latest update: How to get to Biarritz: 8 May, 2022



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