London, Essex to Tours, Indre-et-Loire (STN–TUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–TUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · TUF: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 7:00 PM in Tours, Indre-et-Loire.
British passport holders enter France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 65 per day if staying in a hotel, EUR 32.50 per day if staying with a host, per the French consular tariff). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. French overseas territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion, French Guiana, Mayotte) have separate entry conditions. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Paris run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with Eurostar at 2 hours 15 minutes city center to city center. Budget carriers serve dozens of French airports from UK regionals. France uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits. The Eurostar and Le Shuttle (car train) from Folkestone clear both UK and French immigration at the UK terminal before departure, so passport checks happen on the British side.
STN–TUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to TUF
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to TUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to TUF is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Marseille Provence, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Marrakesh Menara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.