Flying from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to London: what you need to know
Val de Loire Airport is located in Tours. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Tours.
Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the most traveled route, with 2 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from TUF to STN is with Ryanair at 16:45. Go for the first departure with Ryanair at 09:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from TUF to London, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Val de Loire Airport to London that touches down at Stansted Airport (STN).
Be on the lookout for promotions from Ryanair. This airline operates direct flights from Val de Loire Airport to London.
You can enter United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from France. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Val de Loire Airport to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Tours to TUF takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near TUF? If you've booked an early flight from Val de Loire Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to London
$29 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Val de Loire Airport to London. Return flights start at $57. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from TUF to London by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Val de Loire Airport to London. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Val de Loire Airport to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from the centre of London. After your flight from Val de Loire Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from TUF to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Val de Loire Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit London, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Val de Loire Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from TUF to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After locking in your flight from Val de Loire Airport to London, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are highlights which should be on every London itinerary.
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