Travelling from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to NTE, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Belfast to NTE with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BFS and NTE include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and NTE are:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
You can reach BHD from central Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to NTE flight, stay in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
69% of flights taking off from George Best Belfast City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NTE if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Nantes and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
From Nantes Atlantique Airport, central Nantes is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport is R 980. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,729. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to NTE, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is when most people book flights from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). Visit Nantes in January for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Belfast to NTE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nantes
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nantes right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Nantes Atlantique Airport:
Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are just two of the big attractions to put on your Nantes itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Machine Association.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nantes, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 274 kilometres south to Bordeaux to tick off its leading sights. From Wine Corner to National Opera of Bordeaux and Museum de Bordeaux, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres north of Nantes, Rennes is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes.
