Bergerac Airport Arrivals (EGC)

Bergerac Airport is one of the smaller French Airports, as it handles approximately only 300,000 passengers per annum, but is nonetheless a popular arrival point for tourists from the United Kingdom. Bergerac is a city located in the mid-western region of France, to the west of Bordeaux, and has a number of attractions that are appealing to its visitors. It is also a good starting point for touring the Aquitaine region of the country. A few airline companies, including Ryanair and Flybe, offer Bergerac Airport flights and the arrival area of the terminal building is also well equipped to welcome its passengers.

The airport of Bergerac is commonly referred to as the Bergerac-Roumanière Airport, due to its location nearby Roumanière, and is officially known as the Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, as it is an airport that serves the Dordogne department of France. It is also recognised by its official airport code of EGC. Bergerac Airport is very nearby the city of Bergerac, and motorists will generally only take ten to fifteen minutes to reach their office or place of accommodation within Bergerac from the airport. The main road leading from the airport is the N21, which provides access to the city centre, as well as to the eastern outskirts of Bergerac. The N21 is the most convenient road to areas south of Bergerac Airport, such as Castillonnès, Cancon and Villeneuve-sur-Lot, and leads north to Périgueux as well. Passengers arriving at Bergerac Airport will therefore easily be able to drive to all areas, even to Bordeaux city, along the D936 road.

Although arriving passengers will enjoy a good road network in the Aquitaine region of France, other transport options from Bergerac Airport are limited. There is no train station at the airport, and no public bus services that provide transport for passengers. Taxis are the only way, besides perhaps some other private transfer companies, to reach Bergerac and its surrounding areas. Many passengers take a taxi to the train and bus station within Bergerac, and continue their journey by one of these forms of transport. Trains are available to Bordeaux, Libourne and Sarlat, and buses travel to Périgueux, Sarlat, Eymet, Riberac, Mareuil and Brantome. There is also a reasonably good local bus service within the city of Bergerac.

Flybe offers Bergerac Airport flights from Southampton, by Ryanair from London-Stansted and by Twin Jet from Paris-Orly. Transavia.com offers a number of flights from other destinations during the busier season of the airport, such as those from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, London-Gatwick and Manchester from Flybe, and those from Rotterdam. Ryanair offers seasonal flights from Bristol, Brussels South-Charleroi, East Midlands and Liverpool, and Jet2.com offers seasonal flights from Leeds/Bradford. As is clear from the destinations served from Bergerac, over 80% of arrival passengers are from the United Kingdom.

Passengers arriving at Bergerac Airport will find a modern and single terminal building, equipped with a number of useful facilities. Bergerac is not a large airport; therefore its facilities can only be described as adequate, rather than extensive. However, it is a very efficient airport, with friendly and helpful staff members who are willing to go the extra mile for their customers. All facilities of the airport are found on one level, and include a restaurant, a multi-service store, a cash machine and various travel agencies. There is a baby-changing room available for passengers with infants, and disabled persons can access all parts of the terminal, special toilet facilities are available, as well as pavement ramps and dedicated parking spaces also. Arriving passengers who require further assistance at Bergerac Airport can make the necessary arrangements with their airline carrier.

Another popular way to travel from the airport is by hired car, from one of the Bergerac Airport car hire companies. These companies include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Easycar, National, Alamo and Auto Europa, and are available for vehicle reservations at the times of most arrival flights. They offer competitive car rental rates, and a wide choice of vehicles. Whether a car is needed for leisure or business purposes, passengers will be sure to find the perfect vehicle from one of these companies. In your own vehicle is also considered to be one of the best ways to explore the mid-western region of France, and will allow you the freedom to fully enjoy the wonderful attractions of the area. The car rental companies are located in the arrival area of the Bergerac Airport terminal building.

Further details regarding Bergerac Airport arrival information is available online, from various sources which include the airport’s official website, or passengers can contact the airport at +33 05 53 22 25 25.