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Perpignan

Perpignan

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City CodePGF
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Flight Time12~13 hours

The flight time to Perpignan is approximately 12~13 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Perpignan.

Perpignan

Perpignan is a city and a capital of Pyrenees-Orientales department in Southern France. Perpignan city is situated at the center of the Roussillon plain. which is 13 kilometres West of the mediterranean Coast. Perpignan is the city located in the furthest South of metropolitan France. Perpignan city occupies an area of 68.07 squared kilometres. The population of Perpignan city is 118.238 inhabitants according to the last count in 2013. Perpignan was founded in the 10th century.

Voice of Travelers to Perpignan

Visit to see my husband in Perpignan

Hi my name in Naomi. After four years of having not seen my husband physically. I decided enough was enough My husband works in Perpignan as a mechanical engineer. I had to acquire a ticket that would lead me to him. I booked my ticket. I made sure my ticket was counter checked by the airlines after purchase, this was because my friend had warned me of many fraudsters selling air ticket online. At Perpignan I met my husband who was surprised and happy to see me. We spent quality time together and he took a week off work to spend it with me. We toured Perpignan city. I was reluctant to buy a ticket back home. I never wanted to leave Perpignan.

Easter holiday in Perpignan

Last Easter holiday I decided to acquire a ticket for Perpignan. This time I traveled for leisure. I had acquired enough money to cater for my trip for Perpignan. I enquired from my friend the best source of obtaining my ticket. I opted to purchase my ticket directly from the airport. American airlines had a ticket outlet at the airport. The city had great Easter celebrations full of multi cultural influence.

Perpignan Travel FAQs

Q.How much is a ticket?

A. A ticket to Perpignan will vary in prices depending on the airline that you choose. The ticket price of one airline will not be the same like a ticket from a different airline. To get the exact price of a ticket, check the websites of the airlines. The best time to buy a ticket is during the off peak season as at this time it is cheap and affordable. A ticket will also vary in prices depending on the season and time of the day.

Q. What is the best season to visit Perpignan?

A. Best season to travel to Perpignan is during the spring and summer months. Spring is during the months of March, April and May. Summer is during the months of June, July and August. If one wants to swim, the best months are June, July, August, September and October. Best to avoid the month of February as it is the coldest.

Q. What are the tourist attractions in Perpignan?

A. The tourist attractions in Perpignan include the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, Perpignan Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste , Tet, Jardin exotique de Ponteilla, The Castillet - El Castellet once used as a prison, the Musee des Beaux-Arts Hyacinthe Rigaud Museum, Casa Xano a 16th century mansion and Campo Santo which is a one of a kind cloister cemetery in France. 

Perpignan - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport ・London Stansted Airport ・Birmingham Airport ・Dublin Airport ・Ibiza Airport etc

Flight Routes to Perpignan

Rivesaltes airport is the major airport in Perpignan. There is a wide range of airlines that fly to Perpignan. The airlines include: Air France, Lufthansa and American airlines. The fastest way to acquire an air ticket for your tour to Perpignan would be sourcing for them online. Ensure one acquires the air ticket from a reputable source linked with the airlines listed above.