Flying from Paris to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Paris to Val de Loire Airport (TUF). Explore the options for taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY), two of the city's main airports.
Val de Loire Airport is located in Tours. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to TUF, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Paris to Val de Loire Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to TUF flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Val de Loire Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Val de Loire Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TUF:
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 to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
Right now, R 1,837 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Val de Loire Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,697. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to TUF. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Paris to Val de Loire Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Paris to TUF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Paris to Val de Loire Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Paris to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Val de Loire Airport (TUF). Plan your visit to Tours in May for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Paris to TUF plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tours, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Val de Loire Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Tours
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Val de Loire Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tours:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Tours when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Loire Valley followed by Cathédrale Saint-Gatien and Basilique Saint Martin.
Explore more of France
Tours has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-east of Tours, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 177 kilometres west of Tours. No trip is complete without experiencing Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne.
