Flying from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Nantes is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Nantes Atlantique Airport is located in Nantes, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to NTE.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to NTE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near NTE and turn in quicker:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nantes. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 364 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 733 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to NTE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). June is the busiest month to travel to Nantes. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Lock in a Vancouver to NTE plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nantes to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nantes
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Nantes Atlantique Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nantes:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Nantes itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Nantes, a trip to Bordeaux will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin).
Rennes is another favourite destination in France and is around 105 kilometres north of Nantes. No trip is complete without a visit to La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes.
