Birmingham to Toulouse Flights

Leave Birmingham behind

Birmingham Airport is one of the biggest in the UK. It is easy to access and close to the bustling city centre, which can provide lots to see and do. The great value flights Birmingham Airport offers to are available to travellers from all parts of the country, as the airport is located close to a hub of the motorway network.

Car parking is plentiful for flights from Birmingham, with three large long stay areas and a drop off zone. Make sure you book online to save money. Advance bookings start at £3.99 per day. If you would rather not worry about parking, it may work out cheaper to get the train to Birmingham International and hop on the brilliant Air Rail Link. This free train service whisks passengers directly to the airport from the platform. The airport is also well served by long distance coaches from a variety of cities.

The modern terminal has everything the business traveller needs, with Wi-Fi hotspots and facilities such as photocopying and meeting rooms available. If you are feeling peckish, you can sit down for a bite to eat at one of several restaurants including Frankie & Benny's and The Meriden. Picking up some last minute shopping before boarding will also save you some money, thanks to the duty free shopping facilities that are available. The number of flights from Birmingham to Toulouse is increasing all the time, and you can find the best deals on flights, accommodation and vehicle hire at ebookers.com.

Flying to Toulouse

If you're heading for Toulouse, France, ebookers can help you compare and book flights. You'll land in Toulouse Airport, also known as Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac, which is located just off the A621 Highway, about fifteen minutes from the city centre. A number of airlines offer services to Toulouse, including Air Arabia, Air France, Lufthansa, and easyJet.

Transportation into the City

After landing at the airport, you have a number of transportation options for getting to your lodgings. The Flybus Airport Shuttle leaves the airport every twenty minutes between 5:30 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. and takes approximately twenty minutes to get into the city centre. It costs €5 and is a good option if you want to take the train, as its route ends at the train station. A number of public buses will also get you into town. If you prefer to take a taxi, you'll find a taxi stand on the arrivals level outside the entrance for gates C and D. A ride to the city centre costs €22 during the day and €25at night. You can also visit ebookers to rent a car before you reach Toulouse.

Toulouse's Mediterranean Climate

Toulouse has a pleasant climate with warm summers, mild winters, and lots of sun. Summer temperatures average 20°C but may go as high as 30°, so be prepared for hot weather. There is occasional snow in winter, but this is rare, and temperatures in the coldest months of January and February rarely drop below 4°C. Be sure to bring your rain jacket in winter. Spring and autumn usually have warm, sunny weather, but wind and rain are also possibilities, and it's much cooler during the evening and night. No matter what the season, be prepared for a variety of weather and dress in layers.

What to See

Many of Toulouse's important sites are near the city's main square, the Location du Capitole. The square is home to the Theatre du Capitole, a prestigious opera house. If you're interested in architectural history or religion, you'll want to visit the beautiful Basilisque St. Sernin, the largest Romanesque church in the world. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Fondation Bemberg, a historic mansion with a display of paintings, bronze sculptures, and other art objects. Whether you're interested in history and culture, shopping, or sampling French cuisine, you'll find a lot to do in Toulouse.