Why go
- Prefecture and city in France.
- Served by Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN).
History
Toulon is a city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Located on the French Riviera at the eastern extremity of the Gulf of Lion, it formed part of the historical region of Provence. The city functions as the prefecture of the Var department.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air France AF (A319, A320, A321, CRK) · 1 route: Paris
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Rotterdam
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 Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TLN has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. London, Paris, Rotterdam). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ponton Toulon, 0.1 km); routes include Ligne 8M, Ligne 18M, Ligne 28M.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Toulon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.