Flights to Besançon
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Besançon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,318 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dole Tavaux Airport (regional) | DLE | 50 km (31 mi) | 7,318 ft | 645 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,318 ft, DLE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 645 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Besançon
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besançon to London | United Kingdom | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Besançon to Berlin | Germany | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Besançon to Madrid | Spain | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Besançon to Algiers | Algeria | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Besançon to Rome | Italy | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Besançon to Paris | France | 326 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Besançon to Hamburg | Germany | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Besançon to Budapest | Hungary | 980 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| Besançon to Warsaw | Poland | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Besançon to Vienna | Austria | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Besançon to Barcelona | Spain | 720 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Besançon to Munich | Germany | 427 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Besançon to Milan | Italy | 314 km (195 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Besançon to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Besançon to Prague | Czechia | 693 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Besançon to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 812 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Besançon to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Besançon to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Besançon to Oslo | Norway | 1,441 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Besançon to Köln | Germany | 415 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Besançon to Dublin | Ireland | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Besançon to Brussels | Belgium | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Besançon to Beijing | China | 8,135 km (5,055 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Besançon to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,948 km (1,211 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Besançon to Tianjin | China | 8,243 km (5,122 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Besançon to Xi’an | China | 8,146 km (5,062 mi) | about 11 h 12 min |
| Besançon to Moscow | Russia | 2,357 km (1,464 mi) | about 3 h 46 min |
| Besançon to Seoul | South Korea | 8,913 km (5,539 mi) | about 12 h 11 min |
| Besançon to Harbin | China | 8,169 km (5,076 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Besançon to Tokyo | Japan | 9,704 km (6,030 mi) | about 13 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Besançon?
Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE) is the closest large airport at 50 km (31 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DLE from Besançon city centre?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Besançon on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.