Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Occitania, France.
- Served by Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF).
History
Perpignan is the prefecture of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in Southern France, in the heart of the plain of Roussillon, at the foot of the Pyrenees a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea and the scrublands of the Corbières massif. It is the centre of the Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole metropolitan area.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 2 routes: Charleroi, London
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
- Airlinair A5 (CRK, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Paris
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Nantes
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.
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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (PGF); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PGF has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Charleroi, Dublin, London, Nantes, Paris).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Perpignan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.