Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (EBU)
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport is a compact regional gateway to Saint-Étienne and the Loire department in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Compare transfer options to the Saint-Étienne city centre, Andrézieux-Bouthéon and nearby towns across the Loire valley.
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About Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport is the main airport serving Saint-Étienne and the surrounding Loire department. It opened in 1962 on the site of the former Bouthéon airfield and has long provided a convenient air link between the city and destinations in France and beyond.
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, roughly 15 km from central Saint-Étienne, the airport operates from a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international traffic. Its compact layout keeps check-in, security and arrivals within easy walking distance, which makes for a straightforward passenger experience.
The airport is connected to Saint-Étienne by the STAS bus line 42, taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and rental cars, with direct road access to the city and the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Inside, passengers can find a restaurant-café, a small shop, free Wi-Fi, an ATM and parking, along with accessibility services. Today the airport also supports business aviation, charter and leisure flights, serving as a practical gateway for travellers visiting the Saint-Étienne area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport operates passenger flights from a single terminal. The same terminal handles domestic and international departures and arrivals, keeping the airport compact and easy to navigate.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across Saint-Étienne and the Loire department.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Saint-Étienne and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport for independent travel around Saint-Étienne and onward journeys across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Bus & Group Transfers
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