An article by Vokya D, added on June 13, 2025 5 min. reading
The Paris Air Show, known internationally as the “Paris Air Show”, returns from 16th - 22th June 2025 for its 55th edition at Paris–Le Bourget Airport. A true global hub for aeronautics and space, this event offers days reserved for professionals, followed by open access to the general public. On the program: technological innovations, spectacular aerial displays, and immersion in the history of aviation.
🕰️ History and current position
Le premier Air show dates back to 1909, at the Grand Palais in Paris.
From 1953, it is held regularly at Paris-Le Bourget airport, making it the oldest air show in the world. Organized by the SIAE (subsidiary of the GIFAS, French Aerospace Industries Association), is a strategic meeting place for manufacturers. This is where major innovations in the sector are often revealed, such as new-generation aircraft, space innovations, and projects to decarbonize air transport.
📅 Dates and tickets
From June 16 to 19, 2025 : reserved for professionals, i.e. companies, engineers, suppliers, journalists, etc.
- Visitors must be accredited and purchase a badge directly on the official website siae.fr.
From June 20 to 22, 2025 : opening to public.
- The day tickets are available for sale online.
- Access also includes entry to the Air and Space Museum.
🏨 Accommodation near the show – Grand Roissy hotels
Greater Roissy (Roissy-en-France, Le Mesnil-Amelot, Luzarches, Gressy and Ecouen) is an ideally located area for sleeping near Le Bourget without having to deal with the hotel pressures of Paris.
Some recommended hotels:
- Mercure Paris CDG Airport & Convention Hotel : 4* hotel, close to RER B, comfortable and in CDG.
- Novotel Roissy CDG Convention & Spa : high-end services with wellness area.
- Ibis Styles Roissy CDG : excellent value for money, ideal for short stays.
- Holiday Inn Express CDG Airport : modern, breakfast included, very well connected.
🛏️ Advantages of Grand Roissy :
- Rates often more affordable than in the center of Paris.
- Frequent shuttles between hotels and the airport.
- Quick access to the A1 to reach Le Bourget or by RER B from Paris-CDG airport.
🚗🚌 How to get around – From Grand Roissy to the Paris Air Show
By car :
- 15 to 20 minutes outside of peak hours.
- Recommended route via the A1 motorway, direction Paris, then exit Le Bourget / Parc des Expositions.
- Visitor parking available on site (please book in advance on public days).
By public transport:
- From CDG, take the RER B to the station Le Bourget, then complete with:
- Le bus 350 ou 152
- Or a dedicated lounge shuttle (often set up during the event).
- Roissy – Le Bourget connections are also organized for exhibitors and VIPs.
💡 Tip: Public transport can be congested on public days. Plan to leave early.
🏌️ After the show, what to do in Grand Roissy?
Have you just finished your day at the trade show and are you staying a few more hours or a night in Grand Roissy? Whether you're on a business trip or just passing through, our region has much more to offer than its airport. Here are some ideas for making the most of your free time without having to go far.
📊 The Show in figures
| Indicator | Data (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Edition | 55ᵉ |
| Dates | June 16–22, 2025 |
| Expected exhibitors | 2 from 500 countries |
| Aircraft presented | About 150 |
| Aerial displays | More than 200 in flight |
| Total attendance | ~ 300 visitors |
| Total exhibition area | 125 m² indoors + 000 m² outdoors |
This data shows the scale and global impact of the show. This is the world's largest aerospace event, both for industrial presence and the public.
📌 Practical advice
- Booking : book in advance, the show is fully booked from March-April (ticket office link)
- Comfortable outfit and sunscreen: most demonstrations take place outdoors.
- Visit plan : downloadable from the site siae.fr a few weeks before.
- Official mobile app : to consult the program, plans and flight demonstration schedules.
- Air and Space Museum : not to be missed (B747, Concorde, Ariane, etc.).
