Flying from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Nantes and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Volotea is the earliest available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
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 NTE to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Athens (and then other corners of Greece) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Transavia France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers NTE to ATH flights. A reliable 87.5% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NTE and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Palermo Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Rs11,764 is the best price for a one-way Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs32,431. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NTE to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NTE to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nantes Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Nantes Airport from central Nantes, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to NTE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Nantes Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTE to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.
