In the Bouguenais region, there is a French International airport Nantes located 8 km southwest of Nantes Downtown area. The airport was opened in 1928, initially, it was used for military purposes. During World War Two it was occupied by Germany. After the war, the airport was returned to the French air force, and from 1951 it was used to service civilian flights. Today, Nantes is one of the largest airports in the west of France. It is used by regular and cheap airlines.
Annually, the airport handles over 4.3 million passengers a year.
There are three hotels in the area.
Aéroport Nantes Atlantique
FR-44346, Bouguenais
Bus
The airport bus service runs every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday from 5:30 am to 11:15 pm. On Sundays and public holidays, the bus runs from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. The bus transports passengers to the train station and downtown area. The travel fare is about 7 EUR. The price is subjected to change.
The taxi area can be found on the opposite side of lobby 1. The approximate price for a trip from the airport to downtown is about 30-35 EUR.
The airport is located near the Nantes bypass, a 15-minute drive from Nantes downtown area.
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The airport offers paid parking spaces with direct access to the airport terminal. You can choose between indoor car parking or outside parking.
Information - Airport information is available at the airport.
Handicapped - The airport is customized to the needs of people who are handicapped. If needed you can use the service of an assistant.
Gastronomy - Throughout the airport, you will find cafes, bars, and restaurants.
Shopping - Within the airport, there are duty-free zones and shops, where you can buy alcohol, perfumes, souvenirs, cosmetics, electronics, and food.
Finance - At the airport, you have Currency Exchange and ATM Machines.
Car Rentals - Within the airport, there are three transport services you can use.
Internet - Free - unlimited WiFi throughout the whole airport, available to you.
Aéroport Nantes Atlantique
FR-44346, Bouguenais
FR-44346, Bouguenais
Telephone
+33 02 40 84 96 54
Telephone
+33 02 40 84 96 54