- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Flights from Nantes to Manchester depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:08, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 698 km distance in 1h 35m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 698 km |
Average flight duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 26 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:08 |
Last flight 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£82
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£357
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 38 m
Flights on 20 Sept
49
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nantes to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Manchester will cost around £357 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £82.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 49 flights from Nantes to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 698 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 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 40 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.
FR 3544
FR 1987+
RK 1918
FR 1987 · FR 1556
KL1418 · KL1035
KL1422 · KL1037
FR 3544
AF7505 · AF1168
KL1424 · KL1037
AF7501 · AF1068
AF7509 · AF1668Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £97, while a flight costs an average of £409.
Distance: 698 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£409 Average Price | £97 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 6m Average total duration 19h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Manchester:
A coach is £312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Manchester costing on average £409.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Manchester flights for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9886+ AF1068 | 5:59 Nantes station | 9h01 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
9886+ U22106 | 5:59 Nantes station | 12h31 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
9886+ U22108 | 5:59 Nantes station | 9h56 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1418 · KL1035 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h25 | 16:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF1668 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h40 | 10:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1418 · KL1033 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h55 | 13:15 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF1068 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h40 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1418 · KL1031 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h50 | 10:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7501 · AF1068 | 10:30 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h30 | 14:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7501 · AF1168 | 10:30 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h30 | 17:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
8868 · 5280+ U22110 | 11:04 Nantes station | 12h41 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
8868 · 5280+ AF1268 | 11:04 Nantes station | 12h16 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
8868 · 5280+ KL1410 · KL1039 | 11:04 Nantes station | 11h56 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 3 changes | |
FR 3544 | 11:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1h35 | 11:40 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1420 · KL1037 | 12:00 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h05 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1420 · KL1039 | 12:00 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h00 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1420 · KL1035 | 12:00 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h45 | 16:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7503 · AF1168 | 12:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h55 | 17:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
5306 · 5284+ BA313 · BA1358 | 12:44 Nantes station | 20h01 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 3 changes | |
5306 · 5284+ AF1268 | 12:44 Nantes station | 10h36 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
5306 · 5284+ U22110 | 12:44 Nantes station | 11h01 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
5306 · 5284+ LG8022 · LG4541 | 12:44 Nantes station | 23h11 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 3 changes | |
LH1055+ SN2616 · SN2183 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h00 | 21:50 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1055 · LH116+ LH4086 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h25 | 23:15 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1055+ SN2614 · SN2183 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h00 | 21:50 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1055 · LH114+ LH4086 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h25 | 23:15 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1055 · LH946 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h30 | 17:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH1055+ LH4214 | 12:50 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h05 | 22:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
5278+ AF1268 | 14:08 Nantes station | 9h12 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
5278+ U22110 | 14:08 Nantes station | 9h37 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
5480+ U22110 | 14:08 Nantes station | 9h37 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF1268 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h00 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF1168 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h40 | 17:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1422 · KL1037 | 14:25 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h40 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1422 · KL1039 | 14:25 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h35 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
12472 · 5460+ AF1268 | 15:04 Nantes station | 8h16 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
12472 · 5460+ BA313 · BA1358 | 15:04 Nantes station | 17h41 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 3 changes | |
12472 · 5460+ U22110 | 15:04 Nantes station | 8h41 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
8922 · 5460+ AF1268 | 15:04 Nantes station | 8h16 | 22:20 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
8922 · 5460+ BA313 · BA1358 | 15:04 Nantes station | 17h41 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 3 changes | |
8922 · 5460+ U22110 | 15:04 Nantes station | 8h41 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 2 changes | |
5288+ U22110 | 15:17 Nantes station | 8h28 | 22:45 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1987 · FR 1556 | 15:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h15 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
FR 1987+ RK 1918 | 15:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h25 | 0:10 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1424 · KL1037 | 17:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h45 | 20:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
KL1424 · KL1039 | 17:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h40 | 22:00 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH2243+ LH4088 | 18:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 23h45 | 17:05 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH2243 · LH2500 | 18:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 16h30 | 9:50 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
LH2243+ LH4086 | 18:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h55 | 23:15 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Large university museum with natural history, archaeology and cultural collections, plus changing exhibitions in a prominent Oxford Road building.
Leading art museum with British and European paintings, design, costume and craft collections in a landmark city-centre building.
Historic canal-side warehouse district with restored brick buildings, waterside walks, bars, galleries and one of the city’s most atmospheric settings.
Lively central square framed by major civic buildings and event space, ideal for architecture, seasonal markets and city-centre orientation.
Characterful Northern Quarter street known for independent shops, record stores, creative spaces and eye-catching street art.
A flaky shortcrust pie filled with spiced minced beef, potato and onion. It is closely associated with Oldham and Greater Manchester chip shops.
A hearty hotpot of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. A long-standing North West comfort dish served across Manchester pubs.
A rich tripe stew cooked with onions, milk and stock. It was a classic working-class Manchester meal linked to the city’s historic tripe trade.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate city-centre setting. Best for a special meal with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Historic Victorian dining room known for oysters, seafood and classic British dishes. Traditional atmosphere with one of Manchester’s best-known interiors.
Casual northern favourite serving Bury black pudding, pies and hearty breakfasts. Good for trying regional staples in a relaxed market setting.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nantes to Manchester flights use the Nantes Atlantique Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Manchester 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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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