Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
- Served by Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE).
History
Tarbes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It is the capital of Bigorre and of the Hautes-Pyrénées. It has been a commune since 1790. It was known as Turba or Tarba in Roman times. Tarbes is part of the historical region of Gascony.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 2 routes: Bergamo, London
- Airlinair A5 (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Paris
- Harmony Airways HQ (A319) · 1 route: Brussels
- Iberia Airlines IB (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Madrid*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE); 36 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LDE has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Bergamo, Brussels, London, Madrid, Paris). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tarbes. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.