- Must visit
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Flights from Alicante to Nantes depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 615 miles (990 km) distance in 1h 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 615 miles (990 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Flights per day 34 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€82
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€293
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 28 m
Flights on Sep 19
38
Distance
990 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Nantes will cost around €293 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 38 flights from Alicante to Nantes, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 990 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
V72261
VY1313 · VY2974
VY1301 · VY2974
VY1309 · VY2974
KL1540 · KL1421
V72261
IB5009 · IB5443
VY1309 · VY2974
KL2640+
KL1423
VY1301 · VY2974Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, while a flight costs an average of €526.
Distance: 615 miles (990 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€526 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €272 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 30m Average total duration 22h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Nantes:
A bus is €458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Nantes costing on average €526.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Nantes flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SN3774 · SN2607+ LH1056 | 7:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h40 | 6:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3774 · SN2609+ LH1056 | 7:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h40 | 6:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3774 · SN2611+ LH1056 | 7:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 22h40 | 6:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1401+ KL2162+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h40 | 11:15 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1421+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h20 | 1:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1407+ KL2312+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2007 · KL2312+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1425+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h35 | 10:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1403+ KL2312+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1403+ KL2162+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h40 | 11:15 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1419+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h40 | 11:15 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1403+ KL2052+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h55 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1401+ KL2052+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h55 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1407+ KL2052+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h55 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1401+ KL2312+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1423+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h00 | 4:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1405+ KL2312+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1405+ KL2052+ KL2642 | 10:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h55 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1311 · VY2974 | 11:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h50 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
VY1313 · VY2974 | 12:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h50 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
1313 · 8248+ 5240+ 4506 | 12:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 21h50 | 10:05 PM Nantes station | 3 transfers | |
1313 · 8248+ 9832 | 12:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 19h35 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
1313 · 8248+ 5235 | 12:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 21h54 | 10:09 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
VY1301 · VY2974 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h30 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
1301 · 8248+ 5235 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h34 | 10:09 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
1301 · 8248+ 9832 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h15 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
IB5001 · IB5228+ 9832 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h15 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
IB5001 · IB5443 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h30 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
V72261 | 8:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1h55 | 10:40 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1309 · VY8248+ 5235 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h09 | 10:09 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
VY1309 · VY8248+ 9832 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h50 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
VY1309 · VY2974 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h05 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5009 · IB5443 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h05 | 1:05 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5009 · IB5228+ 9832 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h50 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
IB1010 · IB573+ 9832 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h35 | 7:50 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
IB1010 · IB573+ 5240+ 4506 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h50 | 10:05 PM Nantes station | 3 transfers | |
IB1010 · IB573+ 5235 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h54 | 10:09 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
KL1409+ KL2052+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h40 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1411+ KL2052+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h40 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1425+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h20 | 10:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1423+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h45 | 4:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1421+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 27h05 | 1:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1419+ KL2640 | 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h25 | 11:15 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1421 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h40 | 1:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1419 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 18h00 | 11:15 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1423 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h20 | 4:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Nantes Atlantique Airport -> Commerce, Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Nantes by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Nantes flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Nantes airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Nantes Atlantique Airport is 2 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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