Capitole de Toulouse
The city hall, with its grand neoclassical façade, overlooks the city's main square.
Toulouse, France
Toulouse: airports, things to do and where to stay
Toulouse, the 'pink city' named for the colour of its brick, is the capital of Occitania and of the European aerospace industry. It has a lively old town on the banks of the Garonne and a large student population.
Toulouse airports
From the airport to central Toulouse
Toulouse-Blagnac airport is about 7 km from central Toulouse.
Navette Aéroport (Tisséo)
Direct shuttle to the city centre (Compans-Caffarelli, Jeanne d'Arc, Jean Jaurès and Matabiau station), roughly every 15 min, in about 25 min.
Taxi
Rank on the arrivals level, between Halls B and C. The ride to the city centre takes about 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Toulouse
Things to do in Toulouse
Basilique Saint-Sernin
One of Europe's largest Romanesque churches, a stop on the Way of St James and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Couvent des Jacobins
Gothic brick convent with a peaceful cloister and a church with palm-tree-shaped columns.
Pont-Neuf
The oldest bridge over the Garonne, especially beautiful at dusk from the riverside quays.
Cité de l'espace
Space theme park with a full-size Ariane 5 rocket, a planetarium and the Mir station.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Toulouse?
Toulouse is served by Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS).
How far is the airport from central Toulouse?
Toulouse-Blagnac airport is about 7 km from central Toulouse.
How do I get from the airport to central Toulouse?
From Toulouse-Blagnac airport you can take Navette Aéroport (Tisséo) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Toulouse?
Highlights of Toulouse include Capitole de Toulouse, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Couvent des Jacobins, Pont-Neuf, and Cité de l'espace.
Photo credits
- Capitole de Toulouse: Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Saint-Sernin: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Couvent des Jacobins: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pont-Neuf: Antoine Montulé, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cité de l'espace: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons