Paris-Tours by helicopter: 1-hour express flight
May 26, 2025
Paris-Tours by helicopter: 1-hour express flight
Paris-Tours by helicopter: your aerial gateway to the Loire Valley
Cut the A10, save over an hour and arrive directly in the heart of Touraine! With Air Touraine charter, the trip from Paris to Tours (TUF Airport) takes just≈ 60 min.
Book now: info@airtouraine.fr - (+33) 2 47 24 81 44
Why choose a helicopter?
- Time savings: cruise at 125 kt (≈ 232 km/h) with no transfers or queues.
- Total flexibility: departures from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., customized timetables, real-time weather adaptation.
- VIP comfort: panoramic cabin (Bell 206 Long Ranger or Bell 407) with air conditioning and leather seats.
- Arrive as close as possible: just 15 min drive to Amboise, Chenonceau or Tours city center.
- Door-to-door service: premium sedan transfers included on embarkation and arrival.
How your flight from Paris to Tours works
- Private welcome in Paris (15 min from the Eiffel Tower).
- Personalized safety briefing (5 min) and installation on board.
- Take-off on a south-westerly heading, over the Chevreuse valley and then the Loire alignment.
- Panoramic view of Chambord, Chaumont and Vouvray vineyards (optional photo detour).
- Direct approach to Tours Val-de-Loire airport, VIP helipad.
- Sedan transfer to your meeting, hotel or winery.
On board: comfort & safety
Available devices:
- Bell 206 Long Ranger III - 6 passengers, range 500 km, efficient for small transfers.
- Bell 407 GX - 5 passengers, recent helicopter, air conditioning and long range.
Every flight is operated under EASA AIROPS certification. Our crews have accumulated > 2,000 flight hours and follow a continuous training program.
1-day getaway ideas
Chateaux & wines getaway
08 h : departure Paris - 09 h : arrival Tours. Private day of châteaux flights, troglodyte cellar visits and Vouvray tasting. Return to Paris at 6 pm.
Express business meeting
07:30 am: take-off Paris, meet 09:00 am at Tours city center. Business lunch, return by 3 p.m. - your team remains available in Paris for the end of the day.
FAQ Paris-Tours by helicopter
What luggage is allowed?
One cabin suitcase + one soft bag per passenger (max 15 kg per piece). Special baggage upon OPS validation.
Is flying really faster than land-based solutions?
Yes: 60 min flight + streamlined formalities, i.e. ≈ 30% door-to-door time saved.
What happens in the event of bad weather?
We offer a delayed slot, an alternative itinerary or a postponement free of charge, depending on your constraints.
