Flying from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to NTE, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
58% of flights leaving from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NTE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar to explore Nantes and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Nantes. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Right now, R 5,225 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,053. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to NTE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
January is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nantes based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Ottawa 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).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Nantes
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nantes:
Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Nantes travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Machine Association.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nantes, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Bordeaux to check off its leading attractions. From Wine Corner to National Opera of Bordeaux and Museum de Bordeaux, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Rennes, roughly 105 kilometres north of Nantes. La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes are key reasons to visit.
