Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
Tours's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tours one hour ahead of Manchester.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to TUF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and TUF:
Menara Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight is $178. A return ticket right now is $342. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to TUF. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAN to TUF by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TUF instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Val de Loire Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Sixt and experience more of Tours and beyond.
Book your ride from Val de Loire Airport a few weeks before your trip to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a busy 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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tours in January.
The warmest month in Tours is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Val de Loire Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAN to TUF in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Tours has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Tours, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 370 kilometres south-east of Tours. No journey is complete without experiencing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
