Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
Tours is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to TUF flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport. Marseille Provence Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to TUF route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight is 161 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 350 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to TUF if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to TUF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TUF instead:
Grab a Val de Loire Airport rental car and explore Tours and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Enterprise and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserve your vehicle from Val de Loire Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
From Val de Loire Airport, Tours is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Tours based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Val de Loire Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tours, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to TUF in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Tours, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey about 209 kilometres north-east to Paris to check off its must-visit sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Tours, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
