Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Madeira.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FNC to NTE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Nantes (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Transavia France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Transavia France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier operating FNC to NTE flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between FNC and NTE include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
At the moment, $49 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $154. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from FNC to NTE by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FNC to NTE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madeira Airport, data shows 73.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Madeira Airport from central Madeira, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to FNC:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NTE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar to explore Nantes and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Nantes Atlantique Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport to the centre of Nantes has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Nantes in April.
Before locking in your flight from Madeira Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to NTE in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nantes. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Toulouse is another essential stop in France and is around 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.