Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
To ensure you get on your SOU to NTE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOU and NTE include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
At the moment, $267 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $495. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SOU to NTE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SOU to NTE.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of the flights that depart from Southampton Airport, 55.7% arrive on time at their destination.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
If you're arriving on a late Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near NTE:
Follow your own route 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 get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks ahead.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nantes in April.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Southampton Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to NTE in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
Nantes has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north-east of Nantes, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, consider Toulouse, roughly 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are the start of reasons to visit.