Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
The timezone in Tours is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you get on your EDI to TUF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Stansted Airport is a popular stop between EDI and TUF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight is ر.ق. 531. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to TUF. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to TUF is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near TUF:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Val de Loire Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Enterprise or Sixt and explore beyond Tours's main sights.
Reserve your vehicle from Val de Loire Airport a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Tours. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tours based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Val de Loire Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tours, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to TUF in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Tours has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Tours, a visit to Paris will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Lyon is another standout destination in France and is around 370 kilometres 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.
