Flights from Lyon to Nantes

Lyon to Nantes Flights: An Overview

A flight distance of approximately 516 kilometers separates Lyon from Nantes. The city of Nantes is famous for its magnificent scenery as well as numerous art collections, museums, and castles. Lyon, on the other hand, is known for its architectural and historical landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A direct flight from Lyon to Nantes takes approximately one hour 15 minutes. Indirect flights with connections will take longer to reach Nantes depending on the location of the stopover city, but provide more affordable options for passengers with flexible travel schedules.

Which airlines fly from Lyon to Nantes?

Airlines operating direct flights from Lyon to Nantes include Air France, easyJet, Smart wings, Aegean, Lufthansa, and KLM airlines. The major airline operating direct flights on this route is Air France. The majority of other airlines operate services with changes and layovers in cities such as Amsterdam. The cheapest day to book flights is Sundays while the cheapest month is in November.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Nantes?

The flight distance between Lyon and Nantes is approximately 516 kilometers. It will take about one hour fifteen minutes to fly from Lyon to Nantes using a direct flight. Flight time for a connecting flight from Lyon to Nantes can take up to four hours depending on the flight's waiting time and the stopover destination. The earliest flight scheduled from Lyon to Nantes is by Air France while the latest flight to depart from the airport in Lyon is by Easy Jet airline.

How many flights are there from Lyon to Nantes?

A total of 77 flights are scheduled to fly weekly from Lyon to Nantes with 54 of the flights being direct. Air France provides the highest number of direct flights from Lyon to Nantes. Other airlines provide regular indirect flights, with more than 10 options every day for flights with journey lengths under six hours.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Lyon to Nantes?

Departure airport: the departure airport for flights from Lyon to Nantes is the Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport. The airport is situated 20 kilometers south-east of Lyon's city center. Passengers can use the Tram Lyon Express to get from the city center to Lyon airport in around 30 minutes. Journey by taxi from downtown Lyon to the airport will take approximately 40 minutes depending on traffic. Car hire services can be accessed via the airport's search engine.  Other services offered include free WiFi connections, airport medical center, information desk, ATMs, retail shops, luggage wrapping, and car park facilities.

Arrival airport:Nantes Atlantique Airport is the preferred arrival airport for flights from Lyon to Nantes. The airport is located eight kilometers south-west of the city, in Bouguenais. The airport has a single terminal for both domestic and international flights. Transport by taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Nantes airport. The journey time is around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Public transport by bus or tram offers passengers a quick and inexpensive travel option to the city center. Bus services are offered by 'Tan Air' which departs every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday from the airport to downtown Nantes. On Sunday and public holidays, it departs every 30 minutes. Additional services provided at the airport include car rental services, restaurants and shops, post office, currency exchange, and free WiFi.