Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Nantes's timezone is UTC+1, making Nantes one hour ahead of Belfast.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BFS to NTE flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BFS and NTE:
Bristol Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Currently, R 843 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,776. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BFS to NTE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Belfast International Airport from central Belfast, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 2 hours.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BFS? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Book a hotel close to NTE if you have a late Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Nantes and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
From Nantes Atlantique Airport, Nantes is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Nantes based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Belfast International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFS to NTE in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a trip to Paris will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, consider Toulouse, about 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are key highlights.
