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France · direct from 4 UK airports
Carcassonne
A fairytale fortified city with 52 towers and a double ring of medieval walls.
Lagrasse: an abbey village over an old bridge
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A medieval village and Benedictine abbey on the River Orbieu, reached across a stone bridge.
WhereAbout 18 miles from the airport (CCF)
Getting thereAbout 40 minutes' drive.
Direct flights to Carcassonne from the UK
4 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | Ryanair | May to Sep | 558 mi |
| East Midlands | Ryanair | May to Sep | 685 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair | Oct, Dec to Sep | 731 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | Oct, Dec to Sep | 607 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Carcassonne by month
10°Jan
11°Feb
15°Mar
18°Apr
21°May
26°Jun
29°Jul
29°Aug
25°Sep
20°Oct
14°Nov
11°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 4° | 10 |
| February | 11° | 4° | 8 |
| March | 15° | 6° | 8 |
| April | 18° | 8° | 9 |
| May | 21° | 12° | 8 |
| June | 26° | 15° | 6 |
| July | 29° | 17° | 5 |
| August | 29° | 17° | 5 |
| September | 25° | 14° | 6 |
| October | 20° | 11° | 7 |
| November | 14° | 7° | 9 |
| December | 11° | 4° | 8 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Carcassonne). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's France travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.