Flights to France – Which cities can you fly to directly and cheaply?

Cheap flights to France

If you are flying toFrance You will find that the price of the flight is one of your most significant expenses after the accommodation. The good news is that with the entry of low-cost airlines into our places, the price of flights has begun to drop significantly. Today, through several websites, you can easily find very cheap flights that can treat a bout of Francophilia with a spontaneous weekend in the City of Lights or one of the charming cities of France.

Beyond that, the number of direct flights to various cities in France has grown drastically in recent years, and today you can fly directly not only to Paris or Nice, but also to cities such as Nantes or LyonAll of this not only reduces the price (thanks to competition between cities) but can also save you a lot of time and money that you would otherwise spend on traveling by train or rental car from Paris to the city you would like to reach.

The article you are about to read deals with these two topics. Here you will find my favorite sites for searching. Flights to France (With an emphasis on cheap flights, of course.) You will also find here an overview of airports in France that you can reach from Israel, and the travel options that arise from them.

But before we start the article, let me present to you the best safety video ever made. Whose? Air France's, of course! Such a Francophile video that will immediately put you in the mood!

Did you like the video? Great! So let's get on the virtual plane and get going!

How do you find cheap flights to France?

Cheap flights to France are lurking around at almost any given moment, and with a little work, they can be found. It used to be that you were completely dependent on the goodwill and diligence of your travel agent. However, with the advent of travel booking sites in the last decade, you can find the best flights yourself.

I have compiled the best sites, which I use every time I fly to France, inThe Francophile's toolboxAll that's left for you is to compare prices and choose the flight that suits you best.

Airports in France that can be reached directly from Israel

After we discussed how to get affordable plane tickets, whether it's a cheap flight to Paris or flights to many other cities in France, it's time to decide which city we really want to fly to.

Until recently, it was only possible to fly to Paris and Marseille. However, after the launch of the “Open Skies” policy, quite a few destinations in France were opened up to Israeli travelers that can be reached directly. Here you will find information about flights to these destinations and their airports.

Airports in Paris

We will start with Paris, which is (and rightly so) the most popular destination for Israeli tourists. Since Paris is the largest city in France, it has 3 main airports and another one in the planning stages. There is quite a bit of important information about each of these airports, so I decided to dedicate a special article to them called Flights to Paris.

Bordeaux (Aéroport Bordeaux)

This airport can be reached by direct flight with EasyJet with prices starting from 50 euros one way. The airport is about a twenty minute drive from the city. Bordeaux And from there you can start a great trip בPérigord region.

You can find detailed information about it in the article Flights to Bordeaux – Information about direct flights and the airport.

Lyon (Lyon St Exupéry Airport)

EasyJet flies to Lyon and flights are available from a ridiculous 50 euros one way. The airport is a bit far from the city itself (about 50 minutes by car) but it's a small price to pay to get there directly. לThe capital of French cuisine, no?

If you decide to fly to Lyon, you can find information about its airport in the article Flights to Lyon.

Marseille (Marseille Provence Aéroport)

Ryanair flies to Marseille airport and tickets can be obtained at ridiculous prices starting from 40 euros one way. The airport is about 30 minutes away from Marseille by car and about 40-50 minutes away by public transport. This is the place to go if you are interested in traveling. בProvence.

For more information about Marseille airport, please visit the article Flights to Marseille.

Nantes (Nantes Atlantique)

This airport is served by Air France, EasyJet and Transavia, and flights are available at reasonable prices starting at 30 euros one way (to do this, you must fly with Transavia and be flexible with the dates). The airport is about 20 minutes by car from the city. NantesIt is recommended to fly there if you decide to visit. בBrittany או בLoire valley (also travel) לGuernsey It's not a bad option if you don't have a problem spending the night. בHotel in Saint Malo).

For detailed information about Nantes Airport, please visit the article Flights to Nantes.

Nice Airport

Until relatively recently, El Al was the main airline flying directly to this airport and prices are around 150 euros one way and up (cheaper prices can be found if you don't fly directly). Some time ago, easyJet started flying to Nice, which should lower prices. The airport is about 20 minutes away from the city of Nice by public transport. This is the recommended airport if you decide to travel to the French Riviera or Provence.