Flights to Toliara
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Toliara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toliara Airport (TLE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toliara Airport (regional) | TLE | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,562 ft | 29 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,562 ft, TLE handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 29 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Toliara
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toliara to Durban | South Africa | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Toliara to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,448 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Toliara to Antananarivo | Madagascar | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Toliara to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Toliara to Matola | Mozambique | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Toliara to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Toliara to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Toliara to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Toliara to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Toliara to Beira | Mozambique | 992 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Toliara to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Toliara to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Toliara to Tete | Mozambique | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Toliara to Quelimane | Mozambique | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Toliara to Toamasina | Madagascar | 831 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Toliara to Lichinga | Mozambique | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Toliara to Polokwane | South Africa | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Toliara to Mahajanga | Madagascar | 893 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Toliara to Richards Bay | South Africa | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Toliara to Nacala | Mozambique | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Toliara to Pemba | Mozambique | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Toliara to Mutare | Zimbabwe | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Toliara to São Paulo | Brazil | 9,023 km (5,607 mi) | about 12 h 19 min |
| Toliara to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,608 km (999 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Toliara to Lima | Peru | 12,461 km (7,743 mi) | about 16 h 44 min |
| Toliara to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 8,720 km (5,418 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Toliara to Sydney | Australia | 10,064 km (6,254 mi) | about 13 h 39 min |
| Toliara to Santiago | Chile | 10,626 km (6,603 mi) | about 14 h 22 min |
| Toliara to Cape Town | South Africa | 2,720 km (1,690 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Toliara to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 9,577 km (5,951 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Toliara?
Toliara Airport (TLE) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TLE from Toliara city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Toliara on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.