- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Nantes’s fine arts museum, noted for works from the 13th century to today, plus contemporary displays in a modern extension.
Flights from Barcelona to Nantes depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:08, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 712 km distance in 1h 35m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 712 km |
Average flight duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:08 |
Last flight 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£173
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£568
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 41 m
Flights on 30 Aug
56
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nantes will cost around £568 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £173.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 56 flights from Barcelona to Nantes, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 712 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 20 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.
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VY2974
KL1510 · KL1423
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VY2974
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VY2972
IB412 · IB1221
AF1549 · AF7508Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £279.
Distance: 712 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£96 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £279 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nantes flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1512 · KL1423 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h25 | 16:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1512 · KL1425 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h00 | 22:10 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1512 · KL1419 | 11:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h05 | 11:15 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1349 · AF7508 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h10 | 22:30 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1349+ 5240+ 4506 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h45 | 22:05 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
AF1349+ 5488 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h03 | 22:23 Nantes station | 1 change | |
AF1349+ 9832 | 12:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h30 | 19:50 Nantes station | 1 change | |
VY8248+ 9832 | 13:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h40 | 19:50 Nantes station | 1 change | |
VY8248+ 5240+ 4506 | 13:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h55 | 22:05 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
VY8248+ 5488 | 13:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h13 | 22:23 Nantes station | 1 change | |
KL1516 · KL1423 | 15:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h40 | 16:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1049 · AF7508 | 16:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 22:30 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1049 · AF7504 | 16:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h45 | 13:25 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1425 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h50 | 22:10 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1423 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h15 | 16:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1518 · KL1419 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h55 | 11:15 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1520 · KL1419 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h30 | 11:15 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1520 · KL1423 | 19:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h50 | 16:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF7500 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h25 | 9:40 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1249 · AF7506 | 21:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h40 | 18:55 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449+ 5224 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h32 | 14:42 Nantes station | 1 change | |
AF1449 · AF7504 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h15 | 13:25 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1449+ 5470 · 8977 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h40 | 15:50 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
AF1449+ 5486 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h09 | 13:19 Nantes station | 1 change | |
KL1510+ KL2003 · KL2280 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h05 | 13:25 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1510+ KL2013+ 5488 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h03 | 22:23 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
KL1510+ KL2009+ 5488 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h03 | 22:23 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
KL1510 · KL1419 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h55 | 11:15 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1510 · KL1423 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h15 | 16:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
KL1510+ KL2013+ 9838+ 857331 | 6:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h51 | 22:11 Nantes station | 3 changes | |
LH1139 · LH1034+ 9832 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h10 | 19:50 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
LH1139 · LH1034+ 5488 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h43 | 22:23 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
LH1139 · LH1054 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h15 | 11:55 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
LH1139 · LH102 · LH2242 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h55 | 17:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1139 · LH106 · LH2242 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h55 | 17:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1139 · LH1034+ 9838+ 857331 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h31 | 22:11 Nantes station | 3 changes | |
VY8242+ 5470 · 8977 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h25 | 15:50 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
VY8242+ 9832 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h25 | 19:50 Nantes station | 1 change | |
VY8242+ 5224 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h17 | 14:42 Nantes station | 1 change | |
LH1137 · LH108 · LH2242 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h35 | 17:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1137 · LH106 · LH2242 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h35 | 17:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
OS402 · OS185+ LH2242 | 10:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h35 | 17:35 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1149+ 5488 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h18 | 22:23 Nantes station | 1 change | |
AF1149+ 9832 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h45 | 19:50 Nantes station | 1 change | |
AF1149 · AF7506 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h50 | 18:55 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1149 · AF7508 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h25 | 22:30 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 change | |
AF1149+ 9838+ 857331 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h06 | 22:11 Nantes station | 2 changes | |
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Nantes’s fine arts museum, noted for works from the 13th century to today, plus contemporary displays in a modern extension.
A major natural history museum with zoology, geology and science collections in a handsome 19th-century building near the city centre.
A museum inside the ducal castle tracing Nantes’s history through multimedia, objects and panoramic walks along the ramparts.
A riverside island known for creative redevelopment, public art and industrial heritage. It is ideal for walking between major attractions.
A lively medieval quarter of timber-framed houses, small squares and old streets. It offers some of the most atmospheric walks in Nantes.
A formal 18th-century square with fountains and elegant façades, connecting key shopping streets and major sights in the city centre.
A buttery cake from Nantes flavoured with dark rum and almonds. It became a local staple through the city’s historic maritime trade links.
Small pink sugar sweets made with fruit flavouring, traditionally sold in Nantes since the 19th century and closely tied to local confectionery heritage.
A muscadet wine reduction with shallots and butter, classically served with Loire fish. It is one of the area’s signature sauces.
Refined dining room serving creative French cuisine with seasonal produce and polished service in central Nantes.
Well-known modern crêperie for Breton-style galettes and crêpes, with a relaxed atmosphere and quality regional ingredients.
Popular market-focused restaurant by Talensac, appreciated for fresh fish, shellfish and straightforward French cooking.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. It is common to round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up small taxi fares; spare change in cafés is optional.
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Nantes Atlantique Airport -> Hôtel Dieu, Nantes
Nantes is a French city situated on the Loire river, celebrated for its fine cuisine, art, culture and quintessential French feel. A convenient and fast way to travel from Barcelona to Nantes is by aircraft. With both cities playing host to major international airports, covering the 712 kilometers between the two cities is a cinch. There are numerous airlines plying the Barcelona to Nantes route, with many direct and indirect flights operating on a daily basis.
There are two airlines which fly direct from Barcelona to Nantes and they are vueling and Iberia. Other airlines that fly from Barcelona to Nantes include Air France and easyJet. vueling is the major airline on this route and offers non-stop flights from Barcelona to Nantes 11 times every week. Iberia Airlines, on the other hand, schedules six non-stop flights a week from Barcelona to Nantes.
The flying time from Barcelona to Nantes is approximately one hour 35 minutes on a non-stop flight. Stopover flights from Barcelona to Nantes are also available, but they will often increase the journey time by about two or three hours, depending on the destination and number of stopovers.
The number of flights from Barcelona to Nantes varies depending on the choice of the airline and the day passengers choose to travel. Most days there are more than 15 flights available on this route, with 1-2 direct flights available. Thursday and Saturday are the days with the least number of flights, having only one and two flights respectively. Indirect flights make up the largest proportion of flights on this route, with around 10 options every day, from around 6.15 a.m. until late in the evening.
Departure airport: services departing from Barcelona to Nantes use the Barcelona El Prat airport located 12 kilometers south-west of the center of Barcelona. Passengers can board planes through terminal T1, floor 1, gates A, B, and C; terminal T1, level 3, gates D, and E. Public bus transportation to the airport will take around 35 minutes from the center of Barcelona. The journey from the city center to the airport by taxi will take around 20 minutes. Facilities available within the airport include long and short stay car lots, hotels, lounges, and free WiFi connectivity. For refreshment, international restaurants, bars, and cafes are available to passengers before and after security.
Arrival airport: Nantes Atlantique Airport is the preferred arrival airport for flights from Barcelona to Nantes. The airport is located eight kilometers south-west of the city, in Bouguenais. Transportation options from the airport to the center include taxis which take approximately 20 minutes to reach downtown. Passengers can also visit the airport website for car rental services or hire one just outside the airport. The airport offers various services such as restaurants, bars, individual assistance for disabilities, medical facilities, WiFi connectivity, and conference rooms.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Nantes flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Nantes airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat 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 for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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