Toulouse-Blagnac Airport serves the 'Pink City', capital of European aerospace industry and home to Airbus, approximately 8 km from the city center.
Toulouse is known for its historic red-brick center and important university and technology traditions.
How to get to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TLS
Parking near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
There is a parking area near the terminal.
They are video-monitored; indicatively 2-4 euros per hour, with daily rates more economical.
How to get to Toulouse from TLS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Major car rental operators have a counter in the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are required for the deposit.
Hotels near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Gare Matabiau and Bonnefoy
Shuttle bus to the airport from the Gare Matabiau in about 25-40 minutes; alternatively tram T2 from the centre in 20-30 minutes.
Best for: those leaving on the airport shuttle bus who want to stay close to the station
- A few minutes' walk from the Gare Matabiau and the airport shuttle
- A residential quarter, quiet in the evening
- Parking included
- Only one verified property in the area, a very limited choice
- Self check-in handled by the host, not a hotel reception
Recommended hotels
Old Town (La Grave)
Tram T2 to the airport in about 20-30 minutes, with departures every 15 minutes; by taxi about 15-20 minutes.
Best for: those who want the old town and the Capitole within easy reach, with round-the-clock reception
- At the foot of the Grave dome and the museums
- Round-the-clock reception and private parking
- A kitchen in every flat
- A commercial quarter, less lively in the evening than other areas
- These are flats, not classic hotel rooms
Recommended hotels
Cité Internationale and Jardin des Plantes
The centre is reachable in a few minutes by city bus; the airport in about 30-35 minutes combining bus and tram T2.
Best for: those who prefer staying close to the park and the museums, a few minutes from the centre
- A few steps from the Jardin des Plantes and the Toulouse Museum
- A kitchen in every unit, handy for longer stays
- A residential and quiet area
- A change of transport is needed for the airport, it's not direct
- Fewer evening restaurants than in the centre
Recommended hotels
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as an important regional hub, reflecting the local aerospace industry.
To be safe: 2 hours of advance arrival for flights is the most prudent choice.
Map of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Toulouse called 'the pink city'?
Because of the pinkish color of the bricks typical of the historic center, visible in many of the city's buildings.
Q. Why is Toulouse important for the aerospace industry?
It's home to the Airbus plants, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, with the option of visiting the facilities on guided tours.
Q. How do you get to central Toulouse from the airport?
Tram line T2 to the airport has been suspended for works since June 2023: today you take the fast electric shuttle, which reaches the centre in 20-40 minutes, or tram T1 combined with bus 30 or 31. The new Aéroport Express line is expected by the end of 2026.
Q. Is Toulouse a university city?
Yes, it has one of France's oldest and most important university traditions, with a lively student population.
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