Travelling from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) departing from here.
Nantes is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to NTE.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
If you have an early flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Ottawa to NTE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance of 58.21%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NTE instead:
Explore without limits with a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Nantes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport to the centre of Nantes is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 283 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 674 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Ottawa to NTE if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Ottawa to NTE.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). Visit Nantes in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Ottawa to NTE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nantes
Start your Nantes trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Nantes Atlantique Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are highlights which should be on any well-planned Nantes itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Nantes, a trip to Bordeaux will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin).
Around 105 kilometres north of Nantes, Rennes is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes.
