Nantes Atlantique Airport - Flight Information and Guide (NTE)

How to get to Nantes Atlantique Airport

The city centre of Nantes is about 8 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 20-25 minutes by tram/bus or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Nantes in about 20 minutes.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; Nantes station can be reached by tram/bus or taxi.

By Bus

The airport shuttle connects directly to central Nantes (Gare SNCF, Hôtel Dieu, Cité des Congrès); ticket 10€, valid on the entire tram/bus/navibus/TER network of the urban area.

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Tips The bus/tram shuttle is generally the most economical way to reach the centre. If you are a contemporary art enthusiast, do not miss the Machines of the Island, among the city's most original attractions.

Average travel time to NTE

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus25-30 minutes (shuttle + tram)

Taxi / Private hire25-30 minutes

Parking near Nantes Atlantique Airport

There is a parking area near the terminal.

They are video-monitored; indicatively 2-4 euros per hour, with daily rates more economical.

How to get to Nantes from NTE

By Train

Nantes station, accessible by shuttle/tram, offers TGV connections to Paris in about 2 hours.

By Bus

The airport shuttle reaches downtown Nantes in about 25-30 minutes; ticket 10€, valid on the entire tram/bus/navibus/TER network of the urban area.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; approximately 30-35 euros in daytime fares, 42-45 euros in nighttime fares for the city center.

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Car rental at Nantes Atlantique Airport

Leading car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.

A credit card in the driver's name is required for the security deposit, along with driver's license and passport.

Hotels near Nantes Atlantique Airport

The Tan Air shuttle links Nantes Atlantique to the centre in about 30 minutes, with just three stops: Gare Sud, Cité des Congrès on the Ile de Nantes, and the terminus Hôtel-Dieu in the historic heart. So the choice is simple: anyone catching a very early train or flight stays close to the station; anyone visiting Nantes for work or for Les Machines de l'Île bases themselves on the Ile de Nantes; anyone who wants the Castle of the Dukes, the Passage Pommeraye and evenings in the centre gets off at the last stop, right in the historic centre.

Near the airport link

Gare Sud

Tan Air shuttle from the airport direct to Gare Sud in about 20 minutes, every 20-30 minutes; the hotel is 300 metres from the station's south exit.

Best for: anyone catching a very early train or flight who wants the station right on their doorstep.

Pros

First stop on the shuttle, so the shortest ride from the airport
Right by the trains to the rest of France, handy for combining flight and TGV

Cons

A transit district tied to the station, with less evening life
A longer walk to the Castle and the historic centre

Recommended hotels

ibis Nantes Centre Gare Sud 300 metres from the station's south exit and the airport shuttle stop, with breakfast from as early as 5:30. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Ile de Nantes and Cité des Congrès

Same Tan Air shuttle, second stop Cité des Congrès/Lieu Unique, a short walk from the hotel on the Ile de Nantes.

Best for: anyone visiting Nantes for work, a conference, or to see Les Machines de l'Île.

Pros

Indoor pool and spa, handy after a flight or a day of work
A few minutes' walk from the Machines de l'Île and the Chantiers shipyards

Cons

A more modern district, less picturesque than the historic centre
Evening life is concentrated more in the centre than on this island

Recommended hotels

Citadines Confluent Nantes Apartments with kitchen and indoor pool on the Ile de Nantes, handy for families or longer business stays. View availability

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City centre

Historic Centre and Castle of the Dukes

Tan Air shuttle to the Hôtel-Dieu terminus, in the heart of the historic centre, in about 30 minutes from the airport.

Best for: anyone who wants the Castle, the Passage Pommeraye and evenings in the centre right at hand.

Pros

The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the Passage Pommeraye are a few minutes' walk away
Last stop on the shuttle: no further transfer needed to reach the hotel

Cons

Longer ride from the airport than the other two zones
Touristy area, busier and pricier at weekends

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Airport services

The airport serves the Nantes region and Atlantic Loire.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers a selection of typical Breton and Loire products, including the renowned salted butter.

Lounges & relaxation

The lounges welcome those with frequent-flyer program status, business-class passengers, or those purchasing a day-pass.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal area. Orange, SFR, and Bouygues Telecom have local SIM card counters in the airport.

Families & Children

The terminal features play areas for children and basic family assistance.

Terminal guide

The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as an important regional hub in western France.

To be safe, it's advisable to arrive 2 hours early for flights.

Map of Nantes Atlantique Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What are the Machines de l'Île in Nantes?

A collection of giant mechanical sculptures inspired by Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci, including a life-size moving elephant: one of France's most original attractions.