Why go
- City on the Bay of Biscay, France.
- Served by Biarritz Airport (BIQ).
History
Biarritz is a city on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in the French Basque Country in southwestern France. It is located 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the border with Spain. It is a luxurious seaside tourist destination known for the Hôtel du Palais, its seafront casinos, and its surfing culture.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Geneva, Lille, Lyon, Nice
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 4 routes: Charleroi, Dublin, London, Stockholm
- Air France AF (A319, A320, A321, CRJ-700, CRK) · 3 routes: Geneva*, Marseille, Paris
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 1 route: Paris
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Copenhagen
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Strasbourg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, ATR 72, CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Barcelona*, Madrid*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A319) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Biarritz Airport (BIQ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BIQ has direct flights to 13 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Geneva, Charleroi, Copenhagen, Dublin, Lille…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Anglet Brise Lames, 5.8 km); routes include Le Passeur, Le passeur.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Biarritz. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.