Flying from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight.
Nantes is two hours behind Istanbul. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from IST to NTE on Transavia France's 12:05pm departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to NTE.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) operate from here.
Transavia France is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport jetting out of IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and NTE is Transavia France.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to NTE departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and NTE:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to NTE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Consider booking a hotel near NTE if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar to explore Nantes and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport to central Nantes is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
At the moment, Rs16,708 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs38,771. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to NTE.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Nantes. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book an Istanbul to NTE flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nantes to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Nantes
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nantes right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are leading attractions which should be on every Nantes itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nantes, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Bordeaux to check off its must-visit sights. From Bordeaux Museum of Wines to Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Rennes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 105 kilometres north of Nantes. No journey is complete without a visit to La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes.