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Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Also known as: Toulouse Airport, Toulouse Blagnac Airport, Blagnac Airport, TLS Airport.

TLS · LFBO · Toulouse

Airport facts

Name
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
IATA code
TLS
ICAO code
LFBO
City
Toulouse
Country
France
Coordinates
43.6291, 1.3638
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Terminals
One terminal building with four halls (A to D) on three levels

About Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) is the international airport for Toulouse in southwestern France. It sits in the suburb of Blagnac, about 6.7 kilometers west-northwest of the city center, next to the Airbus and ATR factories, which test and deliver aircraft from its runways.

Air France and its low-cost subsidiary Transavia link Toulouse with Paris and other French cities, North Africa and the Middle East. Ryanair, easyJet and Volotea run most of the leisure routes across Europe and North Africa, Air Canada and Air Transat fly to Montreal, and Corsair links the city with La Réunion. For 2026 the airport announced 81 destinations, 17 in France and 64 abroad.

All flights use one terminal building with four halls, A to D, spread over three levels. Hall A handles regional flights, and Hall D, the newest, opened in 2010 for international and long-haul services.

The Tisséo airport shuttle runs to the city center and Matabiau train station, and a new tram service, the Ligne Aéroport, is being built on the former T2 tracks. From Toulouse, many travelers continue to Carcassonne, Albi, Montauban, the ski resorts of the Pyrenees and Andorra.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac SA, under a state franchise running until 2046

Passengers per year

About 7.6 million in 2025

Runways

Two parallel runways: 14R/32L (3,503 m) and 14L/32R (3,025 m)

Location

Blagnac, about 6.7 km west-northwest of central Toulouse

Opened

1939

Arrival tips for Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

If you arrive from outside the Schengen area, you pass through passport control before baggage claim. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

Collect your bags in the reclaim area, and go through customs if you have goods to declare. Once you step into the public area you cannot go back to reclaim. The airport has no transit area, so if you are connecting you collect your bags, check in again and clear security.

Arrivals are on the ground floor. The taxi rank is outside between Gate B3 (Hall B) and Gate C1 (Hall C), and the Tisséo shuttle to the city center leaves from Gate C2, next to the Tisséo office. The airport tram is not running while the new Ligne Aéroport is built. Use the official taxi rank rather than accepting rides offered inside the terminal.

Toulouse is on Central European Time and uses the euro. Summers are warm, with July highs around 28°C, and January highs are around 10°C.

Ground transportation

The Tisséo shuttle suits most travelers heading to central Toulouse, while a taxi or private transfer is easier with heavy luggage or onward plans beyond the city.

  • Airport shuttle to Toulouse city center

    The Tisséo shuttle leaves from Gate C2 on the arrivals level every 15 minutes, stopping at Pierre Baudis Palais des Congrès, Jeanne d'Arc and Matabiau station. The trip takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and the ticket is also valid on the rest of the Tisséo network.

  • Taxi from Toulouse airport

    The rank is on the arrivals level between Gate B3 and Gate C1, and fares follow rates set by the Haute-Garonne prefecture. The ride to the center takes about 15 to 25 minutes, longer at rush hour.

  • Rideshare

    Uber operates at Toulouse–Blagnac around the clock. Drivers can take longer to arrive for very early or late flights.

  • Ligne Aéroport tram

    The former T2 tram stopped serving the airport in June 2023. The new Ligne Aéroport, due once works finish at the end of 2026, will link the airport with a new Blagnac station in about 7 minutes, connecting there with tram T1 and the future metro line C.

  • Coaches to Andorra and the Pyrenees

    Andbus runs shuttles to Andorra and the Pyrenees, and Flixbus covers longer coach journeys. Andorra shuttles are booked directly with Andbus, so check the operator's timetable before you fly.

  • Private transfer

    A driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you door to door, which helps for trips to Carcassonne, Albi or the mountains. It costs more than the shuttle for a solo traveler.

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Terminals

Main Terminal

A single building with four halls: Hall A for regional flights, Hall B (the oldest, from 1978), Hall C for European routes and Hall D (opened in 2010) for international and long-haul flights.

Airlines and destinations

The main airlines at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport.

Aegean Airlines Main Terminal

Athens, Heraklion (seasonal)

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Aer Lingus Main Terminal

Dublin

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Air Algérie Main Terminal

Algiers, Constantine, Oran

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Air Arabia Main Terminal

Fez

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Air Canada Main Terminal

Montreal

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Air Corsica Main Terminal

Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, Figari, Nantes

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Air France Main Terminal

Amsterdam, Lyon, Paris–Charles de Gaulle

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Air Transat Main Terminal

Montreal (seasonal)

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APG Airlines Main Terminal

Lorient

British Airways Main Terminal

London Heathrow

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Brussels Airlines Main Terminal

Brussels

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Corsair Main Terminal

Saint-Denis (La Réunion)

easyJet Main Terminal

Basel/Mulhouse, Bristol, Geneva, London Gatwick, Lyon, Marrakech, Milan Malpensa, Nantes, Nice, Paris Orly, Palma de Mallorca (seasonal)

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Iberia Main Terminal

Madrid

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KLM Main Terminal

Amsterdam

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Lufthansa Main Terminal

Munich

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Norwegian Main Terminal

Copenhagen, Oslo (seasonal)

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Nouvelair Main Terminal

Djerba, Tunis

Royal Air Maroc Main Terminal

Casablanca, Marrakech

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Ryanair Main Terminal

Agadir, Alicante, Brussels-Charleroi, Budapest, Dublin, Fez, Krakow, Lisbon, London Stansted, Malta, Manchester, Marrakech, Porto, Rome Fiumicino, Seville

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Smartwings Main Terminal

Prague

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TAP Air Portugal Main Terminal

Lisbon

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Transavia Main Terminal

Agadir, Algiers, Boa Vista, Brest, Dakar, Jeddah, Marrakech, Medina, Oran, Paris Orly, Sal, Tel Aviv

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Tunisair Main Terminal

Tunis

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Turkish Airlines Main Terminal

Istanbul

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Twin Jet Main Terminal

Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Rennes

Volotea Main Terminal

Caen, Faro, Florence, Lille, Luxembourg, Madrid, Nantes, Olbia, Palermo, Rennes, Split, Strasbourg, Tenerife South, Venice

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Toulouse airport from the city center?

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport is about 6.7 kilometers west-northwest of central Toulouse. A taxi to the center usually takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. The Tisséo airport shuttle reaches the city center and Matabiau train station in 25 to 45 minutes, running every 15 minutes from Gate C2 on the arrivals level.

Is Toulouse airport in the city of Toulouse?

No. The airport is in Blagnac, a suburb on the northwest edge of Toulouse. Its runways are shared with the neighboring Airbus and ATR factories, which use them to test and deliver new aircraft. Blagnac is close to the city center, so the trip by road or shuttle is short outside rush hour.

How many terminals does Toulouse airport have?

Toulouse–Blagnac has one terminal building on three levels, divided into four halls. Hall A handles regional flights, Hall B is the oldest part, from 1978, Hall C serves European routes and Hall D, opened in 2010, handles international and long-haul flights. Check the departure screens for your hall when you arrive.

Which airlines fly from Toulouse airport?

Ryanair, the Air France group including Transavia, and easyJet carry the largest shares of passengers at Toulouse. Volotea, Air Corsica and Twin Jet add French and European routes, while Air Algérie, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair and Nouvelair fly to North Africa. Air Canada and Air Transat serve Montreal, and Corsair flies to La Réunion.

Is there a tram from Toulouse airport to the city?

Not at the moment. Tram T2 stopped serving the airport in June 2023 for works. The new Ligne Aéroport, due once works finish at the end of 2026, will run on the former T2 tracks between the airport and a new Blagnac station in about 7 minutes, connecting there with tram T1 and the future metro line C.

How do I get from Toulouse airport to Matabiau train station?

The Tisséo airport shuttle runs directly to Toulouse Matabiau station, with stops at Pierre Baudis Palais des Congrès and Jeanne d'Arc on the way. It leaves from Gate C2 on the arrivals level every 15 minutes, seven days a week except 1 May, and the trip takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.

Where is the taxi rank at Toulouse airport?

The taxi rank is on the ground floor of the arrivals level, between Gate B3 in Hall B and Gate C1 in Hall C. Fares follow rates set by the Haute-Garonne prefecture, and most taxis accept credit cards as well as cash. The ride to central Toulouse takes about 15 to 25 minutes in normal traffic.

Can I use Uber at Toulouse airport?

Yes. Uber operates at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport 24 hours a day, with several ride types available. Drivers may take longer to arrive for very early or very late flights, when fewer cars are on the road. Check the app after you collect your bags for the current pickup point outside the terminal.

What do I need to enter France at Toulouse airport?

Passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area go through passport control before baggage claim, so have your passport and any visa ready. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Goods to declare go through customs.

How do I get from Toulouse airport to Carcassonne or Albi?

Carcassonne is about an hour from Toulouse by car, and Albi is also about an hour from the airport by road. Without a car, take the airport shuttle to Matabiau station, then a train: Carcassonne is about 45 minutes away by rail and Albi just under an hour. Montauban is less than 30 minutes by train.

How do I get from Toulouse airport to Andorra or the Pyrenees?

Andbus runs shuttles from Toulouse to Andorra and the Pyrenees, booked directly with the operator. Pyrenees resorts such as Saint-Lary, Cauterets and Ax-les-Thermes are roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours from Toulouse. For longer coach journeys from Toulouse, Flixbus is the main operator listed by the airport, and car rental desks are available at the terminal.

What time zone and currency does Toulouse use?

Toulouse is on Central European Time, UTC+1, and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. France uses the euro. Summers are warm, with average July highs around 28°C, and winters are mild, with January highs around 10°C. Rain falls through the year, including in summer.

Who operates Toulouse airport and how busy is it?

The airport is run by Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac SA under a state franchise that lasts until 2046. It handled about 7.6 million passengers in 2025, down 2.8% on 2024, after easyJet closed its Toulouse base in spring 2025. For 2026 the airport announced 81 destinations, 17 in France and 64 international.

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How many people can a van carry?

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Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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