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France · direct from 2 UK airports
Poitiers
A historic town of Romanesque churches, close to the Futuroscope theme park.
Chauvigny: five castles on one ridge
Photo: Luca Aless · CC BY-SA 4.0
A ridge above the River Vienne crowded with medieval castle ruins and a Romanesque church.
WhereAbout 16 miles from the airport (PIS)
Getting thereAbout 30 minutes' drive east.
Direct flights to Poitiers from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | Jun to Sep | 666 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 366 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Poitiers by month
8°Jan
10°Feb
13°Mar
16°Apr
20°May
24°Jun
26°Jul
26°Aug
22°Sep
18°Oct
12°Nov
9°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 2° | 10 |
| February | 10° | 2° | 9 |
| March | 13° | 4° | 9 |
| April | 16° | 5° | 9 |
| May | 20° | 9° | 10 |
| June | 24° | 12° | 8 |
| July | 26° | 14° | 7 |
| August | 26° | 14° | 6 |
| September | 22° | 11° | 7 |
| October | 18° | 9° | 10 |
| November | 12° | 5° | 12 |
| December | 9° | 2° | 11 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Poitiers). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's France travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.