Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
The timezone in Tours is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to TUF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and TUF:
Marseille Provence Airport
Menara Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
Currently, 94 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 187 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to TUF. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to TUF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TUF instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Val de Loire Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Sixt to explore Tours and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Val de Loire Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport to central Tours has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tours in January.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Val de Loire Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tours, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to TUF in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tours. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Tours, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.