Private charter between London and Tours starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
We fly London (LHR) ⇄ Tours (TUF) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, London to Tours is roughly 457 kilometres — 284 miles, or 247 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for London–Tours spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | €10,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | €7,400 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 05m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | €10,000 – €14,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | €11,000 – €16,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 24m | €7,400 – €10,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 19m | €8,400 – €11,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Tours, France: Tours Val de Loire Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — London: Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London (BQH, LCY); Tours: Le Mans, Sarthe (LME).
Observed traffic points to a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean, on the departures logged so far.
London→Tours runs about 4 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tours | 8 | 53 min | 43 min | Pilatus PC-12 (3) |
| Tours → London | 7 | 49 min | — |
15 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| London Heathrow Airport | Tours Val de Loire Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGLL / LHR | LFOT / TUF |
| Longest hard runway | 12,799 ft | 7,887 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 83 ft | 357 ft |
| Distance from city | 19 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for London to Tours can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. London Heathrow Airport has 12,799 ft and Tours Val de Loire Airport 7,887 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 457 km.
Alternates within range: London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km) · Blois Le Breuil Airfield (4,101 ft, 45 km) · Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent (4,757 ft, 66 km) · Le Mans-Arnage Airport (4,658 ft, 70 km) · Tours Sorigny Airfield
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
London–Tours is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 05m gate to gate across the 457 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day London–Tours departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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