EBU - Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
St-Etienne, France
IATA Code: EBU · St-Etienne, France
The airport code EBU is the IATA identifier for Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport. You may also find it referred to as St-Etienne Airport (EBU).
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (EBU) serves St-Etienne, France, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
EBU is the IATA airport code for Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, located in St-Etienne, France. The airport is situated at coordinates 45.5406°N, 4.2964°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- EBU
- City
- St-Etienne
- Country
- France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Latitude
- 45.5406°
- Longitude
- 4.2964°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from EBU
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN - Lyon | 54 km | $833 | $2/passenger |
| RNE - Roanne | 62 km | $957 | $2/passenger |
| LYS - Lyon | 64 km | $987 | $2/passenger |
| LPY - Le Puy | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| GNB - Grenoble | 83 km | $1,281 | $3/passenger |
| VAF - Valence | 87 km | $1,342 | $3/passenger |
| CFE - Clermont-Ferrand | 92 km | $1,419 | $3/passenger |
| VHY - Vichy | 98 km | $1,512 | $3/passenger |
| SYT - St.-yan | 99 km | $1,527 | $3/passenger |
| OBS - Aubenas-vals-lanas | 111 km | $1,713 | $3/passenger |
| CMF - Chambery | 124 km | $1,913 | $4/passenger |
| MEN - Mende | 130 km | $2,006 | $4/passenger |
| NCY - Annecy | 147 km | $2,268 | $5/passenger |
| GVA - Geneva | 160 km | $2,468 | $5/passenger |
| XOG - Orange | 162 km | $2,499 | $5/passenger |
| AUR - Aurillac | 164 km | $2,530 | $5/passenger |
| MCU - Montlucon-gueret | 168 km | $2,592 | $5/passenger |
| QNJ - Annemasse | 169 km | $2,607 | $5/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 179 km | $2,762 | $6/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 183 km | $2,823 | $6/passenger |
| NVS - Nevers | 186 km | $2,870 | $6/passenger |
| MVV - Verdun | 186 km | $2,870 | $6/passenger |
| AVN - Avignon | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| DLE - Dole | 189 km | $2,916 | $6/passenger |
| RDZ - Rodez | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| FNI - Nimes | 199 km | $3,070 | $6/passenger |
| DIJ - Dijon | 202 km | $3,116 | $6/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 211 km | $3,255 | $7/passenger |
| MPL - Montpellier | 220 km | $3,394 | $7/passenger |
| BOU - Bourges | 224 km | $3,456 | $7/passenger |
| BVE - Brive | 227 km | $3,502 | $7/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 240 km | $3,703 | $7/passenger |
| LIG - Limoges | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| MRS - Marseille | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| SIR - Sion | 246 km | $3,795 | $8/passenger |
| CHR - Chateauroux | 247 km | $3,811 | $8/passenger |
| LBI - Albi | 250 km | $3,857 | $8/passenger |
| QNC - Neuchatel | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| ZAO - Cahors | 258 km | $3,980 | $8/passenger |
| BZR - Beziers | 258 km | $3,980 | $8/passenger |
| AUF - Auxerre | 264 km | $4,073 | $8/passenger |
| TRN - Torino | 265 km | $4,088 | $8/passenger |
| DCM - Castres | 272 km | $4,196 | $8/passenger |
| PGX - Perigueux | 275 km | $4,243 | $8/passenger |
| CTT - Le Castellet | 281 km | $4,335 | $9/passenger |
| CUF - Cuneo | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
| XMW - Montauban | 285 km | $4,397 | $9/passenger |
| BRN - Bern | 290 km | $4,474 | $9/passenger |
| ZHI - Grenchen | 301 km | $4,644 | $9/passenger |
| CCF - Carcassonne | 303 km | $4,675 | $9/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your EBU Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from EBU
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at St-Etienne
St-Etienne experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through EBU
As a European airport, EBU falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
🇺🇳 France Travel Tips
Paris CDG and Orly are connected to central Paris via RER trains and buses. Within the Schengen Area, inter-European flights from French airports don't require passport control. French airports charge airline taxes that are partially reflected in fuel surcharges.
Planning Your Trip via EBU
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from EBU
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to EBU are LYN, RNE, LYS — consider these for potentially lower fares