Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YOW to NTE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight is R 5,500. A round-trip ticket right now is R 12,531. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to NTE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NTE if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and experience more of Nantes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport to the centre of Nantes has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Nantes in April.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YOW to NTE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nantes. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Toulouse is another sought-after destination in France and is around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.
