Travelling from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll 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 is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). You can choose from 3 direct services every week. Transavia France operates a 12:05pm departure between IST and NTE.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to NTE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are available from here.
Transavia France is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport taking off from IST.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Transavia France between IST and NTE.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to NTE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport, browse these options when setting off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to NTE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near NTE and hit the lights earlier:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Central Nantes is around 11 kilometres from Nantes Atlantique Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Currently, R 1,071 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,735. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Istanbul to NTE, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to NTE.
Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Nantes. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Istanbul to NTE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nantes
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Nantes Atlantique Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nantes:
Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Nantes travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Basilique Saint Nicolas.
Explore more of France
Nantes has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south of Nantes, a trip to Bordeaux will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like National Opera of Bordeaux, Museum de Bordeaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion.
Around 105 kilometres north of Nantes, Rennes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out La forêt de Brocéliande, Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes and Jardin Saint Georges.