Toulouse Airport Flight Departures (TLS)

Flight Departures at Toulouse Airport

Passengers departing from Toulouse Airport can travel by car, bus or taxi to the departure terminal. By car, passengers will leave the city of Toulouse on the Allée de Barcelona, and follow the A620 in the direction of Bordeaux. The A621 is then also traveled in order to reach the D901, from where Toulouse Airport is located just off Junction 4. Motorists will find plenty of parking options at the airport. There are short-term and long-term facilities available, areas nearby and further from the terminal, covered and open air parking lots, as well as parking for motorcycles, which is free of charge. The further parking areas are connected to the terminal by shuttle bus transport.

Disabled passengers arriving at the airport in their own car will find 90 specially reserved parking spaces for their use, and that the airport building is highly accessible. The shuttle buses from the long-term parking areas are wheelchair-friendly, and there are ramps, lifts and disabled toilet facilities within the terminal for easy maneuvering. Passengers who require further assistance with the check-in and security control procedures can make a request to their airline company. This should be done at least 48 hours in advance of the departure flight.

Departing passengers can also reach Toulouse Airport by the Flybus Airport Shuttle, which travels from the city center of Toulouse and the main railway station in Toulouse, or there are a number of private shuttle bus companies which provide transport from any location in the city or nearby towns. Examples include Inter Ligne, Ophorus and Toursud. A bus from Andorra also travels to the airport twice a day. There is no train station at Toulouse Airport, but passengers arriving at the Toulouse-Matabiau Railway Station can take the Flybus Airport Shuttle for transport, or a taxi. Taxis are readily available from the main bus and train stations in Toulouse, or they can be called to come and collect you from your destination.

A variety of airline companies serve Toulouse Airport and they offer a good selection of local and international destinations. Air France and EasyJet are two airline carriers which offer the majority of destinations, which include Marseille, Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino, Strasbourg, London-Gatwick, Lyon, Madrid, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Bristol. Lufthansa operated by Lufthansa CityLine flies to Munich and Frankfurt, and Jet2.com offers seasonal flights to Belfast-International, Edinburgh and Leeds/Bradford. Other destinations served include Nice, Nantes, Dublin, Manchester, Brussels, Birmingham, Amsterdam and Seville, while other airline companies present at Toulouse Airport include Alitalia, Aer Lingus, KLM, Bmibaby, British Airways, Vueling and Flybe.

Passengers should arrive in good time for their departure flight from Toulouse. All airline companies differ in their requirements, but in general, an hour before a domestic departure is recommended, and at least two hours before an international flight. Online check-in is offered by a number of airline carriers at the airport, and this is most convenient for passengers who want to save time, avoid queues and choose their own seat. Online check-in is available for passengers who have an electronic ticket, who are not traveling with infants and who have no specific additional requirements at the airport, for example, pets or unaccompanied minors. Anytime up to twenty four hours before departure, passengers can check-in online, by choosing their seat and printing their boarding card. When arriving at the airport, simply go straight to the departure gate if you have no hold luggage, or first drop off your hold luggage at the special counter before entering the secure departure area. Passengers can also check-in by using the self check-in kiosks available at Toulouse Airport anytime from five hours before departure.

Toulouse Blagnac Airport consists of a larger terminal building of multi-levels. All departure flights are handled from the first floor of the building, while arrivals are handled from the ground floor. Business clients can relax and get some work done before their flight in the La Croix du Sud VIP lounge, which has a very modern and inviting atmosphere. There are 40 comfortable chairs in an area of 120 square meters.

There is also the Business Center at Toulouse Airport which offers rooms of various sizes for meetings and corporate functions. The conference venues seat between 10 and 35 people, and there are four offices for work sessions available. Various items of equipment can be requested for use within the rooms as well. The Business Center is found on the top floor of the terminal building. Other facilities at the airport include a full-service bank, ATM's, currency exchange services, a travel agency, shopping outlets offering a huge variety of goods and gadgets, and some lovely bars and restaurants from where passengers can find all types of drinks, snacks and meals.