Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Nantes is one hour ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BHX to NTE flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and NTE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Currently, R 1,276 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,518. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to NTE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NTE instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks before your departure 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 get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nantes in April.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to NTE in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nantes has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.