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Focus on French airports: a look at the best airport hubs in France

By July 9, 2024 12:04 pmAéroports

In the shadow of the clouds, France's airports stand out for their diversity and excellence. From Paris to Nice, via Lyon and Marseille, these airports are key gateways for France. Let's discover the jewels of French aviation, reflecting the effervescence and modernity of the Hexagone.

Toulouse-Blagnac: First in the Ranking

discover France's best airports in this focus on the country's airport hubs.

The first airport to make it into the AirHelp rankings is Toulouse-Blagnac. Ranked 115th in the world, it obtained an overall score of 7.6 points: 7.4 for the punctuality7.7 for customer reviews and 8.2 for leisure facilities such as stores and restaurants.

Nantes-Atlantique: A Remarkable Entrance

For the first time, the airport Nantes-Atlantique makes its appearance in the AirHelp rankings. Ranked with an overall score of 7.5, its strengths include a score of 7.3 for punctuality, 8.2 for user feedback, and 7.4 for services offered.

Lyon Saint-Exupéry: A Sure Value

Despite a loss of two places on the previous year, the airport of Lyon Saint-Exupéry is in 142nd position, with an average score of 7.47. It stands out for its scores of 7.1 for punctuality, 8 for customer reviews, and 8.1 for sales and catering space.

Bordeaux-Mérignac: Stability and Reliability

Ranked fourth among French airports, Bordeaux-Mérignac maintains its place in the ranking with an average score of 7.43, ranking 150th worldwide.

The major Parisian platforms

Parisian airports Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle are also present in the AirHelp rankings, although they have lost a few places. Orly ranked 186th with an average score of 7.26, and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is ranked 229th with an overall score of 7.02.

Other Remarkable Airports

Other airports such as Beauvais and EuroAirport are ranked 172nd and 191st respectively. The airport of Marseille-Provence achieved an average score of 7.10, while Nice enters the ranking for the first time in 229th place, with an overall score of 6.91.

Challenges to overcome

The AirHelp report points out that some French airports had to cope with declining rankings this year, partly due to the entry of new international airports to the list. In addition, strikes by staff and air traffic controllers had a significant impact on the flight punctualitya crucial factor in passenger satisfaction.

Key performance data for French airports

Here is a concise list of French airports and their performance:

Airport Overall rating
Toulouse-Blagnac 7.6
Nantes-Atlantique 7.5
Lyon Saint-Exupéry 7.47
Bordeaux-Mérignac 7.43
Orly 7.26
Roissy-Charles de Gaulle 7.02
Beauvais 6.7
EuroAirport 6.8
Marseille-Provence 7.10
Nice 6.91

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