Travelling from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Nantes Airport (NTE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport.
Nantes's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Marseille.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Transavia France operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MRS to NTE flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Nantes (and then exploring more of France!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 81.58% of services arriving on schedule, Transavia France is the most punctual carrier for MRS to NTE flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MRS and NTE:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lyon Airport
Olbia Airport
Handy information about Marseille Airport (MRS)
73% of flights departing from Marseille Airport land at their destination on time.
Marseille Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MRS:
Arriving at Nantes Airport (NTE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NTE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Nantes Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Nantes and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nantes Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Nantes Airport (NTE) to central Nantes
Nantes Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Nantes. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Nantes Airport (NTE)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Nantes based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nantes is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Marseille Airport to Nantes Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MRS to NTE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Nantes, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 338 kilometres north-east to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of France, head for Toulouse, roughly 467 kilometres south-east of Nantes. Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole and Museum of natural History are key reasons to visit.