The Euros may be over, but the excitement continues with the Olympics kicking off in Paris in just a few weeks. While many events will be held in the City of Lights, the Games stretch far beyond the Eiffel Tower, with competitions happening across France and even reaching the shores of Tahiti!
Highlights of the Paris 2024 Games:
Over Half in Paris: Witness iconic moments like beach volleyball set against the Eiffel Tower backdrop. Popular sports like basketball, athletics, road cycling, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming will also take center stage in the French capital.
Cycling Adventures: Head 20 kilometers outside Paris to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (near Versailles) for mountain biking, BMX racing, and track cycling events.
French Football Frenzy: Catch the beautiful game in Marseille, Nice, Lyon, St-Etienne, Bordeaux, and Nantes.
Sailing Spectacle: Witness top sailors battle it out in the southern port city of Marseille.
Surfing Paradise: For a truly unique experience, travel to Teahupo’o, Tahiti, for the surfing competition, renowned for its challenging waves.
New Additions to the Games:
Breaking It Down: Witness the debut of breakdancing, officially known as Breaking, in the Olympics for the first time.
Paddling Power: Kayak Cross adds a competitive twist to canoe slalom, with athletes racing head-to-head.
Climbing to New Heights: Sport climbing returns with exciting new bouldering, lead combined, and speed events.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the Paris 2024 Olympics across France and beyond!
Event Locations: Discover which city and Olympic site will host each sporting event.
Closest Airports: Find the nearest airport in France with a direct flight from the UK, making travel planning a breeze.
Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium
- Events: Football
- Nearest Airport: Lyon – Saint Exupery Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Belfast International Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Marseille Stadium
- Event: Football
- Nearest Airport: Marseille Provence Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- London Stanstead
- Manchester Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Ryanair
Marseille Marina
- Event: Sailing
- Nearest Airport: Marseille Provence Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- London Stanstead
- Manchester Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Ryanair
Allianz Riviera (Nice Stadium)
- Event: Football
- Nearest Airport: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport (and Jet 2)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- London Stanstead Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Jet2
- Ryanair
Bordeaux Stadium
- Event: Football
- Nearest Airport: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Gatwick Airport (and EasyJet)
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Belfast International Airport
- Glasgow International Airport
- London Stansted Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Ryanair
Château de Versailles
- Events: Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Châteauroux Shooting Centre
- Event: Shooting
- Nearest Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Elancourt Hill
- Event: Cycling Mountain Bike
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Le Golf National
- Event: Golf
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (SQY) BMX Stadium
- Event: Cycling BMX Racing
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (SQY) Velodrome
- Event: Cycling Track
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Lyon Stadium (Groupama Stadium)
- Event: Football
- Nearest Airport: Lyon – Saint Exupery Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport (and EasyJet)
- London Luton Airport
- Manchester Airport (and Jet2)
- Belfast International Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Beaujoire Stadium (Stade de la Beaujoire)
- Event: Football
- Nearest Airport: Nantes Atlantique Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Gatwick Airport
- Bristol Airport
- London Stanstead Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- EasyJet
- Ryanair
Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue
- Event: Sport Climbing
- Nearest Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet2
North Paris Arena
- Events: Boxing, Modern Pentathlon
- Nearest Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Paris La Défense Arena
- Events: Swimming, Water Polo
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Stade de France
- Events: Athletics, Rugby Sevens
- Nearest Airport: Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet2
Teahupo’o, Tahiti
- Event: Surfing
- Nearest Airport: Tahiti International Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights: No direct flights from UK, flights to Los Angeles (LAX) recommended, then change. Listed below are UK airports flying direct to Los Angeles (LAX)
- London Heathrow Airport (All except Norse Atlantic)
- London Gatwick Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- Virgin Atlantic
- Delta
- American Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Norse Atlantic UK
Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium
- Events: Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Rowing
- Nearest Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet 2
Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
- Event: Hockey
- Nearest Airport: Orly Airport or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France
- EasyJet
Stade Pierre Mauroy
- Events: Basketball, Handball
- Nearest Airport: Lille Airport (indirect flights) or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (and train or ongoing flight)
- UK Airports to Fly From – Indirect Flights to Lille Airport:
- London City
- London Gatwick
- London Luton
- UK Airports to Fly From – Direct Flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
- London Heathrow Airport
- London Gatwick Airport
- London Luton Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Leeds-Bradford Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Airlines:
- British Airways
- Air France (All mentioned)
- EasyJet
- Jet 2