Taxi Vichy-Charmeil Airport

Taxi Vichy-Charmeil Airport

Vichy-Charmeil Aerodrome (VHY) holds a distinctive place in French aviation. Located 8 km north-east of Vichy in the commune of Charmeil, on the edge of the Limagne Bourbonnaise plain, this general aviation airfield was established in the 1930s and has a storied past closely tied to the city of Vichy itself. During the Second World War, the proximity to the Vichy government made it a strategic site, before it reverted to civilian use in the post-war era. Today, Vichy-Charmeil primarily welcomes private flights, business charters, flying schools and the local aero club, with a 1,600-metre paved runway capable of handling light twin-engine jets. The aerodrome is the natural aerial gateway to Vichy, a spa town inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 as one of the 'Great Spa Towns of Europe'. This international recognition has boosted the city's appeal, drawing spa guests, heritage enthusiasts and conference delegates from across the globe. By arriving by private aircraft at Charmeil, you bypass the constraints of major airports and set foot just minutes from the Parc des Sources, the Thermes des Domes and the Napoleon III quarter. A taxi is the most direct and comfortable way to reach the thermal centre from the aerodrome: there is no shuttle and no public transport serving the site — only a private vehicle provides an immediate door-to-door transfer. Our local drivers know every street in Vichy and will take you to your hotel, spa facility or the Palais des Congres without detour.

At Vichy-Charmeil Aerodrome, your taxi waits right outside the compact terminal building, engine off, ready to load your luggage. Our drivers take the D6 departmental road then the D2209 to reach the heart of Vichy in 12 to 15 minutes: the thermal quarter, Thermes des Domes, Thermes Callou or the Celestins centre. For conference attendees, the Palais des Congres — Vichy Opera House is a 10-minute drive, and our drivers know every access point to this Art Nouveau building listed as a Historic Monument. The service runs on reservation 24/7, including for flights arriving in the evening or very early in the morning — no night surcharge is applied on our aerodrome fares. For passengers needing to reach Clermont-Ferrand, our drivers take the A719 motorway and drop you in the city centre or directly at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport in 40 to 50 minutes. This transfer is especially popular with business travellers combining a private flight at Charmeil with a commercial connection at Clermont. Our vehicles are air-conditioned, fitted with USB chargers and offer generous luggage space. For families or groups of spa guests, people carriers are available on request. Every ride is at a fixed fare: the price quoted at booking is the final price, with no meter, no hidden costs from a detour or unexpected traffic on the RN209.

Vichy-Charmeil — 10 000 passengers/year