Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF): what you need to know
Tours's timezone is UTC+1, making Tours one hour ahead of Dublin.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DUB to TUF flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DUB and TUF include:
Marseille Provence Airport
Stansted Airport
Menara Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
Currently, $65 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $152. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DUB to TUF, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DUB to TUF.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights departing from Dublin Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
Consider booking a hotel near TUF if you have a late Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Val de Loire Airport rental car and discover Tours and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Enterprise and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Val de Loire Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Val de Loire Airport (TUF) to central Tours
Val de Loire Airport to the centre of Tours has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Val de Loire Airport (TUF)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Tours based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Dublin Airport to Val de Loire Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tours, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUB to TUF in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of France
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Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 370 kilometres south-east of Tours. No journey is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.