Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YVR to NTE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
290 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. A return flight starts at 500 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to NTE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to YVR:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're coming in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near NTE:
Grab a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car and discover Nantes and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
From Nantes Atlantique Airport, Nantes is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Nantes. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, consider the type of weather you like. 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 YVR to NTE in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes, Toulouse is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.