LDE - Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
Tarbes, France
IATA Code: LDE · Tarbes, France
The airport code LDE is the IATA identifier for Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport. You may also find it referred to as Tarbes Airport (LDE).
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) serves Tarbes, France, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
LDE is the IATA airport code for Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, located in Tarbes, France. The airport is situated at coordinates 43.1787°N, 0.0064°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- LDE
- City
- Tarbes
- Country
- France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Latitude
- 43.1787°
- Longitude
- -0.0064°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from LDE
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUF - Pau | 40 km | $617 | $1/passenger |
| AGF - Agen | 121 km | $1,867 | $4/passenger |
| TLS - Toulouse | 121 km | $1,867 | $4/passenger |
| HSK - Huesca | 125 km | $1,929 | $4/passenger |
| BIQ - Biarritz-bayonne | 127 km | $1,959 | $4/passenger |
| PNA - Pamplona | 141 km | $2,175 | $4/passenger |
| EAS - San Sebastian | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| XMW - Montauban | 146 km | $2,252 | $5/passenger |
| LEU - Seo De Urgel | 149 km | $2,299 | $5/passenger |
| ILD - Lleida | 167 km | $2,576 | $5/passenger |
| ZAO - Cahors | 177 km | $2,731 | $5/passenger |
| ZAZ - Zaragoza | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| EGC - Bergerac | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| CCF - Carcassonne | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| LBI - Albi | 189 km | $2,916 | $6/passenger |
| DCM - Castres | 190 km | $2,931 | $6/passenger |
| BOD - Bordeaux | 192 km | $2,962 | $6/passenger |
| RJL - Logroño-Agoncillo | 205 km | $3,163 | $6/passenger |
| VIT - Vitoria | 223 km | $3,440 | $7/passenger |
| PGX - Perigueux | 234 km | $3,610 | $7/passenger |
| BIO - Bilbao | 236 km | $3,641 | $7/passenger |
| BVE - Brive | 239 km | $3,687 | $7/passenger |
| PGF - Perpignan | 239 km | $3,687 | $7/passenger |
| RDZ - Rodez | 242 km | $3,734 | $7/passenger |
| REU - Reus | 246 km | $3,795 | $8/passenger |
| QSA - Sabadell | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| GRO - Gerona | 268 km | $4,135 | $8/passenger |
| BCN - Barcelona | 271 km | $4,181 | $8/passenger |
| AUR - Aurillac | 272 km | $4,196 | $8/passenger |
| BZR - Beziers | 273 km | $4,212 | $8/passenger |
| CNG - Cognac | 277 km | $4,274 | $9/passenger |
| RYN - Royan | 283 km | $4,366 | $9/passenger |
| ANG - Angouleme | 284 km | $4,382 | $9/passenger |
| RGS - Burgos | 309 km | $4,767 | $10/passenger |
| SDR - Santander | 310 km | $4,783 | $10/passenger |
| RCO - Rochefort | 311 km | $4,798 | $10/passenger |
| LIG - Limoges | 313 km | $4,829 | $10/passenger |
| MEN - Mende | 320 km | $4,937 | $10/passenger |
| MPL - Montpellier | 324 km | $4,999 | $10/passenger |
| TEV - Teruel | 325 km | $5,014 | $10/passenger |
| CDT - Castellón de la Plana | 330 km | $5,091 | $10/passenger |
| LRH - La Rochelle | 347 km | $5,354 | $11/passenger |
| NIT - Niort | 350 km | $5,400 | $11/passenger |
| FNI - Nimes | 363 km | $5,600 | $11/passenger |
| LPY - Le Puy | 368 km | $5,678 | $11/passenger |
| PIS - Poitiers | 380 km | $5,863 | $12/passenger |
| OBS - Aubenas-vals-lanas | 382 km | $5,893 | $12/passenger |
| CFE - Clermont-Ferrand | 384 km | $5,924 | $12/passenger |
| MCU - Montlucon-gueret | 387 km | $5,971 | $12/passenger |
| AVN - Avignon | 404 km | $6,233 | $12/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your LDE Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from LDE
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Tarbes
Tarbes experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through LDE
As a European airport, LDE falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
🇺🇳 France Travel Tips
Paris CDG and Orly are connected to central Paris via RER trains and buses. Within the Schengen Area, inter-European flights from French airports don't require passport control. French airports charge airline taxes that are partially reflected in fuel surcharges.
Planning Your Trip via LDE
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from LDE
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to LDE are PUF, AGF, TLS — consider these for potentially lower fares