Terminal 1 hosts 5 airlines. You'll find 10 dining options, 8 shops here.
Gate A01 and D01 sit in the same building
Toulouse-Blagnac runs on a single passenger terminal split into Halls A, B, C, and D, so a Ryanair gate in Hall A and an Air France gate in Hall D are still under one roof. Domestic and Schengen flights mostly use Halls B and C, while Hall D handles many non-Schengen departures. Hall A is the smallest and often used for regional and low-cost traffic, including some easyJet and Ryanair flights.
Air France, easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, and Lufthansa all operate out of this one terminal, coded as Terminal 1 in many booking systems. Check your boarding pass for the hall letter rather than a terminal number: an Air France Paris hop might show Hall B, while a Lufthansa Frankfurt flight can show Hall D. Walking from the far end of Hall A to the end of Hall D takes roughly 10–12 minutes at a normal pace.
Security still means laptops and empty bottles
Security at TLS remains old-school enough that travelers report having to remove electronics and fully empty water bottles before screening. Morning queues around 06:00–08:00 hit 20–30 minutes on busy days, while mid-afternoon around 15:00 often drops closer to 10 minutes. Pack with a separate laptop sleeve and keep liquids in a single 1L bag to speed things up.
If you’re connecting from a Schengen flight to a non-Schengen departure in Hall D, you stay in the same building but still clear passport control between Halls C and D. Allow at least 25–30 minutes for a domestic arrival in Hall B, a quick security or passport check, and a walk to a D-gate. Signage for “International / Hall D” is clear once you’re near the central hall between B and C.
VAT refunds live at the far right of Arrivals
The Douanes office handling VAT refund form checks sits at the far right end of the public Arrivals level, outside the secure area and past the regular exit doors. FlyerTalk reports it open 24/7, and there are no PABLO machines in TLS at all. That means every form goes through a human stamp, so build in an extra 20–30 minutes if you have multiple receipts or high-value items in your luggage.
Regulars exit baggage claim, turn right immediately, and walk all the way to the end of the Arrivals hall for customs validation before heading to Duty Free or the taxi rank. If you plan to check a suitcase with refunded goods on departure, handle the paperwork on arrival in Toulouse so you’re not rushing back to the Douanes desk before your flight.
Food: decent names, airport pricing
Bars and bistros draw complaints for being “completely overprized,” and that shows when a basic burger at Hippopotamus Burger in departures often runs around €14–€16. Burger King in the departures area prices a Whopper menu a few euros above city locations. If you only want coffee, So! Coffee and Columbus Café & Co both sit airside, alongside a Starbucks near Hall B, with large lattes commonly over €4.
For something more sit-down, La Table Midi 31 in departures leans on regional dishes at typical airport markups, while Le Grand Comptoir near Hall C focuses on brasserie-style plates and wine by the glass. Upper Crust and Paul handle quick sandwiches and pastries if you’re boarding from Halls A or C and don’t want a full meal. Rugby Bar by the gates often fills before evening easyJet departures when matches are on TV.
Shops and Duty Free basics
Duty Free and Aelia Beauté anchor the main shopping zone after security, with standard liquor, perfume, and cosmetics offers plus tobacco for non-EU flights. Victoria’s Secret, Rituals, and La Tête dans les Étoiles give you last-minute gifts, while Looping sells toys and games that fit easily into a cabin bag. Relay newsstands show up both landside and airside, with French and English papers and basic travel chargers under €25.
Shop & Collect in the terminal lets you buy at Duty Free and pick up items later, useful if you’re connecting back through TLS within a set timeframe. Just confirm at the counter which gates support collection; Hall D departures staff are usually the most familiar with the process. Keep your boarding pass and receipt together, since staff will scan both when you return.
Lounge expectations and one last tip
FlyerTalk regulars describe the local lounge as larger with better food and drink than some regional competitors but still “nothing impressive,” so don’t expect a full restaurant or spa. Access can depend on airline status, especially with Air France and Lufthansa, and opening hours often track the morning and late-afternoon wave of departures. Plan to eat a proper meal in town, then treat the lounge as a coffee-and-snacks stop before boarding.
Final tip: aim to be curbside at TLS 2 hours before a Schengen flight and 2.5 hours before a non-Schengen departure, especially if you need VAT paperwork at the Douanes office on the far right of Arrivals and still have to clear old-school security with electronics and liquids out.