Early morning flight from Beauvais Airport? Here's what to do │ Aerobus
Early morning flight from Beauvais airport? Here's your plan
First thing to know: Beauvais closes at night
Unlike Charles de Gaulle or Orly, Paris-Beauvais airport does not operate 24/7. The terminals close after the last flight of the day and reopen early in the morning. It is not possible to sleep in the airport at night — security staff will ask you to leave.
This means for early departures, you have two options: travel overnight, or sleep near the airport.
Check the airport's opening hours by following this link
Option 1: Take the night shuttle from Paris
Aérobus offers shuttles timed to each flight departure. For a flight from Beauvais at 6:30 am, the shuttle from Paris leaves around 3:00–3:30 am depending on the route. You must be at the departure point on time — the bus does not wait.
Rule: The shuttle leaves 3 hours 30 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure time. If your flight is at 6:30 am from Beauvais, your bus leaves Paris Porte Maillot around 3:00 am.
Departure points in Paris
Porte Maillot (Boulevard Pershing, 17th arr.) — the main hub, served by metro line 1 and RER C. Most frequent departures.
La Villette (Paris 19th arr.) — RER E and metro line 5.
At 3 am, metro lines run on a reduced schedule. Check the RATP night bus network (Noctilien) in advance if you need to reach Porte Maillot from central Paris in the early hours.
Check RATP schedules on their official site: https://www.ratp.fr/horaires-metro
Option 2: Sleep near Beauvais airport
If getting up at 2 am doesn't appeal to you, sleeping near the airport the night before is the smartest and least stressful option. The city of Beauvais is small, quiet, and affordable — worlds away from Paris hotel prices.
Hotels near Beauvais airport
Ibis Budget Beauvais Airport — the closest hotel to the terminal, just a few minutes' walk. Economical and reliable. Some guests report the hotel offers its own shuttle to the terminal.
Originals City Hotel Beauvais — about 1.2 km from the terminals, 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes on foot. More comfortable than the Ibis if you want a real rest.
Find all hotel information by following this link: https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/hotels/airport-hotels
From a hotel near the airport, you can take a taxi or the early morning municipal bus (line 6) to the terminal. Taxis from downtown Beauvais to the airport cost around 15 euros.
Tip: If staying in Beauvais, check in before 9 pm, set two alarms, and allow at least 30 minutes to reach the terminal before check-in. Most airlines at Beauvais require you to be at the boarding gate 1 hour 30 minutes before departure.
What time does Aérobus start running in the morning?
Aérobus schedules its first shuttles based on the day's first flights. For departures from 6:00 am from Paris-Beauvais airport, shuttles from Porte Maillot generally start between 3:00 and 3:30 am. Always check the exact departure time on aerobus.fr when booking — the schedule is set according to your specific flight.
What if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed after you've already taken the shuttle from Porte Maillot, you're still covered — your Aérobus ticket is valid for the journey no matter what. However, note that Aérobus is not responsible for missed flights due to traffic jams or road delays. Always allow the recommended 3h30 margin.
For the La Villette route, bookings are tied to a fixed departure time. If your flight is delayed, contact Aérobus as soon as possible.
Checklist for early morning flights from Beauvais airport
Check your shuttle departure time — 3h30 before your flight on aerobus.fr.
Book in advance — the first buses fill up quickly, especially on peak Ryanair and Wizz Air days.
Plan your trip to the bus stop — Noctilien buses serve Porte Maillot if metro lines are not yet running.
Consider sleeping in Beauvais — for flights before 7 am, it's often less stressful and cheaper overall.
Arrive at the terminal with time to spare — check-in counters at Beauvais close 45 minutes before departure.