Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
Tours's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tours one hour ahead of Nottingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EMA to TUF flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
£85 is currently the lowest price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. A return flight starts from £172. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from EMA to TUF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
When it comes to East Midlands Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
East Midlands Airport is about 14 miles from central Nottingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near EMA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TUF if you're taking a late East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Val de Loire Airport rental car and discover Tours and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Enterprise and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Val de Loire Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Tours. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
July is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tours in January.
Before locking in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Val de Loire Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tours, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EMA to TUF around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've seen Tours, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel around 130 miles north-east to Paris to tick off its popular sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 230 miles south-east of Tours, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.