Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Nantes's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Your BIO to NTE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BIO and NTE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Right now, $93 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $221. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BIO to NTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to NTE.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO arrive at their destination on time.
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NTE if you're catching a late Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Nantes's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks before 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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Nantes. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport for August if you'd like to go to Nantes during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to NTE in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nantes, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 338 kilometres north-east to Paris to check off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, consider Toulouse, about 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are highlights.