Flying from London to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Val de Loire Airport (TUF), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Tours is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Val de Loire Airport is located in Tours.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to TUF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
In high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to TUF.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Val de Loire Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Val de Loire Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Porto Airport (OPO)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Menara Airport (RAK)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to TUF flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Val de Loire Airport can be booked from here.
Set off from STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to TUF flight tickets.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and TUF is Ryanair.
With 70.0% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Val de Loire Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Val de Loire Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near TUF instead:
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Tours. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Val de Loire Airport is ₹ 2,013. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 4,227. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to TUF, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Val de Loire Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Val de Loire Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Val de Loire Airport (TUF), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Tours based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tours is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your London to TUF flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Val de Loire Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tours
Start your Tours trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Val de Loire Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Tours isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Loire Valley, Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and Basilique Saint Martin.
Explore more of France
Tours is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 193 kilometres north-east of Tours, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 177 kilometres west of Tours. No journey is complete without dropping by Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.
