Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport.
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are nine London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, take the 06:25 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:10 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to NTE flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Nantes (and then exploring more of France!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is a leader in on-time performance for LGW to NTE flights, with 84.55% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and NTE:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Airport (NTE)
37 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport flight. A return flight starts at 80 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to NTE, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to NTE.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGW touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Nantes Airport (NTE)
If you're coming in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near NTE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Nantes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nantes and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Nantes Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Nantes Airport (NTE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Nantes based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to NTE in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nantes. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History.