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Located 11kms east of Cherbourg-Octecille, Cherbourg Airport is a small, French airport which is run by the Canadian engineering company SNC-Lavalin. The airport currently operates no scheduled flights, although there is the occasional charter flight which uses the facility. The D901 road runs from the airport to the city, with car rental in Cherbourg Airport a popular option among passengers landing at the terminal.
Cherbourg Airport facilities
The airport has one asphalt runway, which is 2,440m long, and six bays. Parking is available on the grounds. It is possible to arrange a taxi to pick you up on arrival, but most passengers prefer to use car hire in Cherbourg Airport for convenience. But with no scheduled flights offered at the airport, travellers need to organise for a car to be dropped off at the terminal in advance of their arrival.
Cherbourg Airport excursions
Equipping yourself with a rental car is well worth it in this part of the country as Normandy offers plenty to keep tourists occupied. Among the most visited attractions are the D-Day landing beaches, the Alabaster Coast's white cliffs in Etretat and the stunning beaches which lead to the UNESCO-protected islet of Mont Saint-Michel, which is topped by an ancient monastery.
Best time to visit
Temperatures vary quite a bit between summer and winter, with the June to December period being the most popular time for visitors. Average temperatures in July and August exceed 20°C, while visitors should expect anything between 4°C and 10°C between December and February. June experiences the most hours of sunshine, while December and January are the wettest months.
Car rental in Cherbourg Airport
With no permanent rental agency located in the airport building, it is best to compare car hire in advance and arrange for a local agent to have a car waiting for you upon arrival. Cherbourg is situated at the northern end of the N13 route which runs to Caen, while the majority of the surrounding roads are relatively quiet, making for pleasant driving.
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