Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport LDE: Departures and guide

Flying from/to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport

Find out the best way to get from Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport to the city centre by doing some research in advance. Should you take a train, bus or a tram from the airport to and from the city centre? Our guide to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport and the facilities mean you can find your way around the terminal upon arriving and plan the rest of your trip—whether its for a short weekend or a little longer.

Travel from Lourdes/ Tarbes city center to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport

Lourdes Tarbes is a province in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie area of southwestern France. The town is best known for being the location of the famous Virgin Mary sightings. The town has only one major international airport that serves the area, the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport. The distance from the city center of Lourdes to the airport is about 5.5 miles (9 kilometers). Getting from the city center of Lourdes to the airport is done mostly by public transportation, which involves the Lourdes Airport buses or trains. Several bus lines serve various routes passing through the city to the airport. Private transportation is provided through taxi services.

What's the best way to get to the airport from the city center?

Different modes of transit are available for passengers to connect from the city center to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport. Transportation by public means is more favorable due to its lower prices and convenience. Bus transport is the preferred means. The buses arrive at the airport from the city center approximately every hour. They are operated by Maligne Bus Company, which are the Line No.2 buses. Passengers can purchase their bus tickets from the bus driver. Bus tickets for children between the ages of four and 12 are offered at half price and children younger than four travel for free. Other routes served by the Lourdes buses are Luz Saint-Sauveur, Barèges and Argelés-Gazost. These routes connect to the railway station of Lourdes to the airport and are mostly used by passengers needing to reach a departure flight on time. 

How far is it from the city center to the airport?

The distance from Lourdes/Tarbes city center to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport is approximately 5.5 miles (9 kilometers). The traveling time from the center of the city to the airport will depend on the choice of transit. Passengers opting for a journey by train can find the train station at 33 Avenue de la Gare, about a hundred meters from the center of the city. The station is operated by high-speed TGV trains, regional trains and night trains. The trains depart approximately every hour from the center of the city between 6:40 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Passengers can purchase their tickets online via Trainline's website. Transportation by taxi from the city center will take close to 15 minutes. Travel time by bus is slightly longer; therefore, passengers ought to try and catch a bus that leaves much earlier in order to make it on time for their flights. Traveling times for buses can be found on the official website of the Maligne bus company (http://www.transports-maligne.fr).

What facilities are there at the airport?

Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport is equipped with facilities that help the airport to serve its passengers efficiently. Services offered at the airport include a duty-free shop found in the boarding hall. The airport operates the Wikiwàn Voyages - Sélectour traveling agency, which is located at the departure level at the airport. Bars are located at the departure and the boarding lounge of the airport. A restaurant can also be found at the departure level of the airport for passengers who would like to have a taste of  the local cuisine. Other facilities offered include catering services for milk tray services and packed snacks.

How accessible is the route for people with limited mobility?

The airport is equipped with several facilities to assist people with disabilities. Numerous wheelchairs are available at no cost. Rest areas for a special welcome are located in both the departure and arrival sections. The rooms are specifically for people with disabilities and are equipped with spaces with beds and an attending nurse. The elevators at the airport are specially designed from one level to another, making them safe and convenient for anyone with disabilities. Anyone who will need assistance services from the airport should contact the airport's special assistance desk at least 24 hours before their arrival. Local buses are now fitted with lower floors to accommodate disabled travelers. However, it is best if passengers speak with the bus company in order to confirm the services they have requested are available.  

Local tips: how to travel to the airport like a local

​The Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport does not have a train station nearby. Most passengers prefer taking a bus from the city center to the airport rather than a taxi. Transportation by bus costs less than a taxi. However, for convenience, passengers with significant luggage might prefer to book a taxi to the airport.​