Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

BP 90103, 31703 Blagnac Cédex, France

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(05) 6142 4400 or 0825 380 000

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GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

The airport is situated 8km (5 miles) northwest of Toulouse.

Development work, scheduled to last until 2009, will bring new facilities and make major improvements to the existing infrastructure of the airport. Hall D, notably, will increase the airport's capacity to 8.5 million passengers and will handle both domestic and international flights.

From Toulouse city centre, follow the signposts for Bordeaux, Auch and Blagnac to leave the city by the Allée de Barcelone. At the junction with the A620, follow signs for Bordeaux and join the A620-E9. At junction 31, branch right onto the A621 towards Blagnac. At junction 2, take the right hand lane, signposted Aéroport Blagnac, Grenade to join the D901. The airport is located off junction 4 of the D901.

There are six car parking options at the airport, with space for close to 9,000 cars. Short-term parking (up to 24 hours) is available at P0 and P1. Long-term economic parking is available at the P2, P3, P5 and P6 car parks. P3 is located within walking distance of the terminal and is linked to the airport via a covered walkway, whereas the other car parks are a bit further away. Those provide a free shuttle bus service to and from the terminal. Car parks are open 24 hours a day daily. The first 30 minutes’ parking is free in all car parks except P3. 

Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Citer and Sixt.

Road
Bus: City buses serving the town centre leave from Door C (journey time - 20 minutes). The main stops are the bus station, Jean Jaurès, Jeanne d'Arc and Compans Caffarelli.
Taxi: Taxis leave from a taxi rank situated outside Arrivals Door C. The fare to central Toulouse is typically €22 (€25 at night).

The information desk (tel: (05) 6142 4400) is located in Hall 2.

Money and communications: There is a bureau de change, a post office and a bank in the terminal, as well as several ATMs. Telephones and Wi-Fi Internet access are also available throughout the airport.
Eating and drinking: Snack/sandwich bars, cafes, bakeries and restaurants can all be found at the airport. 
Shopping: There is a wide selection of shops, located on the first floor of Departures. Shops are open daily and include a shop selling local produce and a leather goods shop, as well as duty-free.
Luggage: Trolleys are available.
Other facilities: These include a travel agency, photo booths and massage chairs.

The airport has a meeting room and a business centre (tel: (05) 6142 4513), with fax, Internet and photocopying facilities. French and English newspapers, fax, photocopying and Internet connection are also available in the Croix du Sud lounge. Alternatively, there are hotels near the airport which can provide conference and business facilities.

There are reserved car parking spaces for disabled passengers. The minibus shuttle service between the car park and the terminals is wheelchair accessible. Assistance can be sought from major airlines, including help with boarding and/or a wheelchair. Disabled passengers are advised to arrive at least one hour before departure. 

Nearby hotels include the Campanile (tel: (05) 6116 9090; website: www.campanile.fr), Fast Hotel (tel: (05) 6115 6017; website: www.fasthotel.com), Formule 1 (tel: 0891 705 410; website: www.accorhotels.com), Holiday Inn Toulouse Airport (tel: (05) 3436 0020; website: www.ichotelsgroup.com), Express by Holiday Inn Toulouse Airport (tel: (05) 6131 0600; website: www.ichotelsgroup.com), Hotel de l'Aéroport (tel: (05) 6171 2707), Ibis (tel: (05) 3455 0455; website: www.accorhotels.com), Kyriad (tel: (05) 6171 4171; website: www.kyriad.com), Le Grand Noble (tel: (05) 3460 4747; website: www.le-grand-noble.com), Maeva Latitudes (tel: (05) 6213 1415; website: www.maeva-latitudes-toulouse.com), Première Classe (tel: 0892 707 187; website: www.premiereclasse.fr) and Hotel L'Atrium (tel: (05) 6171 9393).