Airports in France closed due to snow...........

The following airports in France are closed due to snow until further notice;

• Biarittz airport
• Carcassonne airport
• Limoges airport
• Poitiers Airprot

Watch this space for more updates on airports in France.

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Carcassonne airport re-opened...............

Carcassonne airport has now re-opened. Passengers are advised to report to the airport for their flights as normal.

However..............

London Gatwick airport in the UK is closed due to heavy snow. expected to re-open at 17:00 hrs

Snow update - Carcassonne airport still closed but all is not lost.............

This morning we have some good news from Ryanair. The low cost airline that people love to hate has come up trumps in the battle against snow at Carcassonne airport.

Carcassonne airport is still closed but Ryanair are operating flights from Perpignan airport until Carcassonne airport reopens.

Ryanair advise that passengers should present as normal at Carcassonne airport where they will be transfered by coach to Perpignan airport for their flight.

Well done Ryanair.

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Snow update - Carcassonne airport still closed

Carcassonne airport remains closed due to snow. This updated as of 6.30am this morning. More to follow.

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Ryanair flights to France - Snow update

Due to continued snowfall, the following Ryanair flights to France have been cancelled today :-



Flight No. Departure Airport Arrival Airport Dep. Arr.

FR9819 Limoges Airport Liverpool 09:50 10:40
FR8777 Limoges Airport London Stansted 10:55 11:35
FR1985 Carcassonne Airport Dublin 11:05 12:20
FR9917 Carcassonne Airport Liverpool 12:25 13:30


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Snow Update - Carcassonne airport and Limoges airport

• Carcassonne airport is closed due to snow
• Limoges airport is due to re-open this afternoon

Snow disruptions - Ryanair flights update for flights to France

Ryanair flights to France - Updated at 10am this morning :-

Nimes airport and Carcassonne airports are both closed due to heavy snow.


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Ryanair flights to France cancelled

Due to continued heavy snowfall, Ryanair have just announced the following for today :-

• Grenoble airport and Carcassonne airports are closed.

The following Ryanair flights to France have been cancelled,

FR2132 London Stansted Grenoble 10:10 12:55
FR2133 Grenoble London Stansted 13:20 14:10

I spoke to Ryanair yesterday and they confirmed that they are offering free transfer of flights or refunds if flights are cancelled due to heavy snow. For more information about re-booking your flight click here to apply for a refund for a cancelled flight click here

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Flights to Carcassonne updated

Flights to Carcassonne are one of the most popular with UK and Irish travellers and are a major gateway to the Languedoc region of France.

Use the handy widget on our flights to Carcassonne page to find out which airlines offer flights to Carcassonne on your chosen dates.

Ryanair announces new routes to Carcassonne airport and Montpellier airport

One of our favourite low cost airlines, Ryanair, has just announced a new base at Leeds Bradford airport in the UK. They have 2 aircraft, 17 routes and estimate 1 million passengers per year.

Ryanair's new base at Leeds Bradford will open it's doors in March 2010 offering 63 weekly return flights.

Most importantly to France Airport Guide is the announcement that these new routes will include flights to Carcassonne airport and Montpellier airport.

Both Carcassonne airport and Montpellier airport are important destinations to the ever popular Languedoc region of the south of France and will surely add to the region's popularity with tourists and people looking for second homes.