Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nantes is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sofia.
To ensure you get on your SOF to NTE flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SOF and NTE:
EuroAirport Swiss
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight is $109. A return ticket right now is $280. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SOF to NTE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
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Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of all flights leaving Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Sofia Airport from central Sofia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SOF. Whether you have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NTE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nantes Atlantique Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nantes and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Nantes Atlantique Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Nantes. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Nantes. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sofia Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nantes, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOF to NTE in February. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Nantes. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another great destination in France, consider Toulouse, about 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf are among its highlights.