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Nearest Airport to Saint-Paul-de-Varax: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Saint-Paul-de-Varax is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 41 km away.

Closest airport LFXA Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international LYS Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport 41 km · 26 mi · ~44 min by car

Airports near Saint-Paul-de-Varax

  1. 1
    Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) Flag of FranceAmbérieu, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    — 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    Mâcon-Charnay Airfield Flag of FranceCharnay-lès-Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    — 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flag of FranceColombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France · International Airports in France Meet & Greet →
    LYS 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  4. 4
    Lyon Bron Airport Flag of FranceChassieu, Lyon, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    LYN 43 km27 mi · ~47 min
  5. 5
    Geneva International Airport Flag of SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland · International Airports in Switzerland Meet & Greet →
    GVA 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  6. 6
    Annecy Meythet airport Flag of FranceAnnecy, France · Regional Airports in France
    NCY 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  7. 7
    Chambéry Aix les Bains airport Flag of FranceChambéry, France · Regional Airports in France
    CMF 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport Flag of FranceGrenoble, France · Regional Airports in France Meet & Greet →
    GNB 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  9. 9
    Roanne-Renaison Airport Flag of FranceSaint-Léger-sur-Roanne, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    RNE 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  10. 10
    Annemasse Airfield Flag of FranceAnnemasse, France · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in France
    LFLI 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

  • La Tranclière Private Airstrip12 km
  • Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield · LFHS17 km
  • Base ULM de Polliat18 km
  • Base ULM de Chaneins22 km
  • Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux26 km
  • Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield26 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Saint-Paul-de-Varax; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Saint-Paul-de-Varax?

The nearest airport to Saint-Paul-de-Varax is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 41 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Saint-Paul-de-Varax?

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 41 km from Saint-Paul-de-Varax in a straight line — roughly 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Saint-Paul-de-Varax?

Mâcon-Charnay Airfield — 34 km, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) — 41 km and Lyon Bron Airport (LYN) — 43 km.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Paul-de-Varax to Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)?

About 21 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.