About flights from Tours (TUF)
Tours is one of those airports that surprises you. It's small, easy to get through, and honestly a breath of fresh air compared to fighting through Charles de Gaulle. Val de Loire Airport sits right in the heart of France's Loire Valley — wine country, château country, slow-down-and-exhale country. Five direct routes, five countries, two continents. That's a tight network, but don't let the numbers fool you. For the right traveler, this airport punches well above its weight.
Quick stats for TUF
- Direct destinations: 5
- Countries served: 5
- Continents reached: 2 of 6
- Average flight distance: 963 km
- Longest non-stop: Marrakech (RAK) — 1,911 km (~2h 23m)
- Shortest non-stop: London (STN) — 497 km (~37 min)
- Reach score: 44/99
Why fly to Tours?
Here's what I love about flying from a smaller airport — you actually have reasons to choose each route deliberately. From TUF, you can hop over to London Stansted in under an hour (497 km, Ryanair does it regularly), which makes a Loire Valley weekend genuinely easy for UK travelers. Or go completely the other direction — Marrakech is the longest route at 1,911 km, and honestly, flying from here instead of Paris feels like a secret. Ireland's also on the map, which opens up some great Atlantic-edge itineraries. It's not a hub. It's a launchpad for people who know what they want.
Longest non-stop flights from TUF
The furthest destinations you can reach non-stop from Tours:
- Marrakech, Morocco (RAK) — 1,911 km, approximately 2h 23m
- Porto, Portugal (OPO) — 1,015 km, approximately 1h 16m
- Dublin, Ireland (DUB) — 829 km, approximately 1h 2m
- Marseille, France (MRS) — 565 km, approximately 42 min
- London, United Kingdom (STN) — 497 km, approximately 37 min
Top countries by direct connections from TUF
Val De Loire connects to 5 countries. Here are the most served:
- Ireland — 1 destination (Dublin)
- United Kingdom — 1 destination (London)
- Morocco — 1 destination (Marrakech)
- France — 1 destination (Marseille)
- Portugal — 1 destination (Porto)
Tips for travelers at TUF
The airport is compact, so arrive 90 minutes before your flight and you'll be fine — no epic security queues here. Tours city center is about 5 km away, and taxis or rideshares are your most reliable option since bus connections can be patchy depending on your timing. Ryanair and Aer Lingus (operating as EI) handle most of the traffic here, so check their direct sites for deals. Summer routes can shift, so double-check your connection is still running before you book trains or hotels around it.
Airlines operating from TUF
The following airlines offer non-stop flights from Val De Loire:
EI, FR
Frequently asked questions about flying to Tours
How do I get from Tours Airport to the city center?
You can take a taxi for about 15-20 minutes directly to Tours city center, or use the airport shuttle bus which is more budget-friendly and runs regularly to the main train station.
What's the best time to fly to Tours?
Late spring (May-June) and early fall (September) offer the best weather and fewer crowds than summer, plus you'll find better prices than peak tourist season.
How many destinations can I fly to directly from Tours Airport?
Tours Airport has 5 direct destinations, making it convenient for reaching other major European cities without connections.
Do I need a visa to fly into Tours, France?
If you're a US, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen zone; otherwise, check with the French embassy as requirements vary by nationality.
What should I know about Tours Airport itself?
The airport is quite compact and easy to get through, so you won't spend much time getting through customs or finding baggage claim—it's one of France's more efficient smaller airports.
Is flying into Tours cheaper than Paris?
Tours can offer lower airfares than Paris for certain routes, and you'll save money on ground transportation since it's a smaller airport with shorter distances to the city center.
Plan your trip from Tours
Browse the complete list of 5 destinations below to find your next flight from Val De Loire. Each route page includes distance, estimated flight time, and airline information to help you plan your trip.