London City to Toulon: Direct Flights to the French Riviera

Most Londoners heading for the Côte d’Azur fly to Nice and then sit in traffic. There is a quieter way in: the British Airways flight from London City to Toulon-Hyères, the only London route to Toulon. About two hours after leaving the Docklands you are on the Var coast, half an hour from Villa Mauricette.

The flight at a glance

• Airline: British Airways, operated by BA Cityflyer, from London City Airport.

• Flight time: about two hours.

• 2026 season: 23 May to 1 September, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

• 2027: the route is listed again for the summer. Check ba.com for dates and days.

• Arrival: Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), a small airport right by the sea.

From the airport to the villa

From Toulon-Hyères it is about half an hour by road to the villa, on the hillside above Toulon. If you fly into Marseille instead, allow about an hour; from Nice, about an hour and a half.

Hire a car

Public transport reaches the town and the nearest beaches, but the hidden coves, hilltop villages and wine estates are spread out. Book ahead in summer and collect the car at the airport. One car fits in the villa’s driveway, with free street parking nearby.

Flight days and your stay

In 2026 the flights ran on Tuesdays and Saturdays. That suits a classic Saturday-to-Saturday week, and also shorter or longer stays from Tuesday to Saturday or Saturday to Tuesday. Check the villa calendar for available arrival days before you book the flight.

What is within reach

• Giens peninsula: 30 minutes, for coastal paths and coves.

• Porquerolles: about an hour including the ferry. A car-free island of bikes and clear water.

• Bandol and the wine estates: 30 minutes to Domaine Tempier, 20 minutes to Clos Cibonne.

• Le Lavandou and its beaches: 45 minutes.

• Cotignac and the Haut Var villages: 1h15.

More in our guides: the best beaches near Toulon, day trips from Toulon, wine tasting around Toulon and one week in the South of France.

Outside the flying season

From September to May there is no direct London flight to Toulon. Fly to Marseille or Nice instead, or go by rail: Eurostar to Paris, then a direct TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Toulon in about four hours. All the options are in Getting to Toulon.

Mauricette’s Tip

Pick the flight that lands in daylight if you can. The first view of the bay from the hillside is not one to miss in the dark, and you will still have time for a first swim.

Your villa near Toulon

Villa Mauricette has three bedrooms for six guests, a private sea-view pool, air conditioning and fast Wi-Fi. Booking direct costs up to 10% less than on the platforms. See the villa and book direct.