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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Flights from Nantes to Madrid depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $58 but you can travel from only $52 by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:08, the last at 22:00. The fastest flight covers the 482 miles (776 km) distance in 1h 40m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 482 miles (776 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 |
Flights per day 19 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 5:08 AM |
Last flight 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$205
Average price
$449
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Flights per day
47
Distance
776 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nantes to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Madrid will cost around $449 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $205.
Of the 47 flights that leave Nantes for Madrid onWed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct flights cover the 776 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the longest flights will take 5 h 50 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.
9886+
IB574
9886+
IB586
AF7505 · AF1400
KL1424 · KL1509
KL1420 · KL1507
IB1222
AF7507 · AF1400
AF7501 · AF1600
AF7509 · AF1300
KL1418 · KL1503Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $407.
Distance: 482 miles (776 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$214 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Nantes to Madrid:
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Madrid costing on average $214.
A bus is $325 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Madrid costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Madrid flights for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9886+ IB586 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 8h56 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9886+ IB590 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 15h01 | 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
9886+ IB580 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 15h06 | 9:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF1800 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h40 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF1300 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h15 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF1600 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h30 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF1100 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h10 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1418 · KL1503 | 6:20 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h50 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1418 · KL1507 | 6:20 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h15 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1418 · KL1505 | 6:20 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h05 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1220 | 9:40 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1h45 | 11:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF7501 · AF1800 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h15 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2021+ KL1408 · KL1507 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h05 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7501 · AF1100 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF1600 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h05 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF1400 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
8972 · 5280+ AF1400 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 12h11 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
8972 · 5280+ IB580 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 10h01 | 9:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
8972 · 5280+ IB590 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 9h56 | 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1420 · KL1509 | 12:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h25 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1420 · KL1507 | 12:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h35 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
5306 · 5284+ AF1400 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 10h31 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
5480+ AF1400 | 2:08 PM Nantes station | 9h07 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF1100 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h55 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF1400 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h55 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2311+ KL1410 · KL1509 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h05 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1424 · KL1509 | 5:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h05 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7507 · AF1400 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h30 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1057+ SN2608 · SN3727 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH96+ LH4162 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 18h55 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH96+ LH4164 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 27h15 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH96 · LH1804 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h25 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH98 · LH1804 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h25 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH98+ LH4162 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 18h55 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH1120 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 24h35 | 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1057 · LH96 · LH1800 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 39h50 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH1114 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 20h55 | 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1057 · LH128 · LH1800 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 15h50 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH94+ LH4162 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 18h55 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH94+ LH4164 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 27h15 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057+ SN2612 · SN3727 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH98 · LH1800 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 39h50 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH1112 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 17h00 | 12:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1057 · LH94 · LH1804 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h25 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057 · LH98+ LH4164 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 27h15 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1057+ SN2610 · SN3727 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Most Nantes to Madrid flights use the Nantes Atlantique Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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