Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Nantes's timezone is UTC+1, making Nantes one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your CWL to NTE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CWL and NTE:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight is Rs24,161. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs48,601. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CWL to NTE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CWL to NTE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're getting in on a late Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near NTE:
Pick up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car and explore Nantes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nantes Atlantique Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Nantes. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Nantes. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CWL to NTE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
