Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Served by Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY).
History
Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a population of 146,351 (2023). Its metropolitan area had 510,685 inhabitants in 2023. It is the prefecture (capital) of the Puy-de-Dôme département. Julien Bony is its current mayor.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Air France AF (ERJ-145, Embraer 170, Embraer 190, ATR 72, CRK) · 3 routes: Amsterdam*, Paris, Paris
- Airlinair A5 (ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Amsterdam, Lyon, Nice
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 170, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (ERJ) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Porto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CFE has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Paris…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Clermont-Ferrand, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.