Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
Tours is one hour ahead of Southampton and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SOU to TUF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
At the moment, £198 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £243. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOU to TUF, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
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Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of all flights departing from Southampton Airport, 55.7% touch down on time at their destination.
Southampton Airport is about 5 miles from central Southampton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SOU:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
If you're landing on a late Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near TUF:
Follow your own route with a Val de Loire Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Sixt and discover more of Tours and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Val de Loire Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport to central Tours has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tours. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Southampton Airport to Val de Loire Airport for August if you want to go to Tours during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SOU to TUF in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Tours, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 130 miles north-east to Paris to check off its must-visit sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 230 miles south-east of Tours. No trip is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
