# BVA — Beauvais-Tillé airport > Machine-readable reference for BVA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bva HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bva Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bva.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BVA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-16T07:57:13.28+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Beauvais-Tillé airport - IATA: BVA - ICAO: LFOB - City: Beauvais - Country: FR (FR) - Timezone: Europe/Paris - Distance from city: 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northeast of Beauvais; about 85 km (53 mi) north of Paris - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 3.9M - Hub for: Ryanair - Official website: https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/ ## Overview Welcome Paris–Beauvais Airport (BVA) is a critical hub for ultra-low-cost carriers primarily serving Ryanair and Wizz Air. Located 85 km (53 miles) north of Paris, its operation is tailored for quick turnarounds and minimal frills. With a smaller scale and focus on efficiency, it has a distinctly different atmosphere compared to larger airports—think of it more as a 'glorified bus station' for planes, a sentiment echoed by many frequent flyers. Expect efficiency over comfort and come prepared with essentials, as amenities are limited. At a glance BVA processes 3.9 million passengers annually across just two terminals, T1 and T2, with a single runway catering primarily to European routes. Despite this small footprint, it manages to keep operations efficient for budget-conscious travelers. Travelers often find this compact scale a relief when trying to make tight turnarounds, but uncomfortable seating and limited facilities can be a drawback for those with more time. Terminals & layout The airport has two terminals: T1, which primarily handles Ryanair flights, and T2, which serves both Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta. The terminals are close enough to walk between, offering a rare chance… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Ryanair URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: WIZZ AIR MALTA, RYANAIR URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/terminals/t2 ## Dining (13) - **Bar Lounge** — T2 · Bar · International · $$ · 10:00 - 23:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/bar-lounge-t2 - **Bistro Berlin** — T2 · Bistro · German · $$ · 07:00 - 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/bistro-berlin-t2 - **Brasserie Le Faubourg** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/brasserie-le-faubourg-t1 - **Café Kiosque** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/cafe-kiosque-t1 - **Café Parisien** — T1 · Café · French · $ · 06:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/cafe-parisien-t1 - **Illy Café** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/illy-cafe-t1 - **Le Petit Restaurant** — T2 · Restaurant · French · $$$ · 09:00 - 20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/le-petit-restaurant-t2 - **Monop’Daily** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/monop-daily-t1 - **Pasta Pasta** — T1 · Restaurant · Italian · $$ · 08:00 - 21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/pasta-pasta-t1 - **Paul** — T1 · $$ · 06:00-21:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/paul-t1 - **Pizzeria Tony** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/pizzeria-tony-t1 - **Snack Bar** — T1 · Snack Bar · Fast Food · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/snack-bar-t1 - **Trib’s** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/restaurants/trib-s-t2 ## Shops (4) - **Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/shops/duty-free-t1 - **Monop’Daily** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/shops/monop-daily-t1 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/shops/relay-t1 - **Relay** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/shops/relay-t2 ## Parking (5) - **Official Parking P1** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/parking/official-parking-p1 - **Official Parking P2** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/parking/official-parking-p2 - **Official Parking P3** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/parking/official-parking-p3 - **Official Parking P4** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/parking/official-parking-p4 - **Official Parking P5** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/parking/official-parking-p5 ## Ground transport (10) - **Beauvais city bus line 42** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/beauvais-city-bus-line-42 - **Beauvais city bus line 6** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/beauvais-city-bus-line-6 - **Beauvais SNCF station regional trains** — Train · 70-90 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/beauvais-sncf-station-regional-trains - **Beauvais SNCF station taxi rank** — Taxi · 10-15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/beauvais-sncf-station-taxi-rank - **Navette Paris–Beauvais** — Airport coach · 75-90 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/navette-paris-beauvais - **Rideshare BlaBlaCar Daily** — Carpool URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/rideshare-blablacar-daily - **Rideshare Bolt** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/rideshare-bolt - **Rideshare Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/rideshare-uber - **Beauvais to Airport** — Taxi · 10 min · 17 € (day), 21 € (night) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/taxi-beauvais-to-airport - **Paris to Airport** — Taxi · 1-1.5 hours · 185 € (day), 230 € (night) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bva/transport/taxi-paris-to-airport ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If flying in on an early morning shuttle, bring snacks as no food outlets are 24/7 and vending machines offer limited options. - _Quiet_: Illy Café in T1 doubles as an unofficial lounge space—claim a spot between flights for a quieter break. - _Money_: Avoid buying meals at Brasserie Le Faubourg; Monop’Daily offers cheaper DIY meal options landside in T1. - _Time_: Budget extra time for airport security and check-in; even at this small airport, lines can be long, especially in the morning. - _Avoid_: Overnight stays are impossible as both T1 and T2 close after the last flight, so you'll need other accommodations. - _Time_: Plan ahead with the shuttle from Paris as it runs based on flight schedules, not consistent intervals. - _Local_: Enjoying fresh air between T1 and T2? The outdoor walk is only about 50 meters and can be a breath of fresh air without needing transit. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BVA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bva/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bva/departures — HTML page with live departures