Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Nantes Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Long rows metal seats, no armrests so able to use camping mat and sleeping bag. Had a few hours near windows overlooking runway. – a traveller
NTE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Nantes Atlantique Airport.
What to Expect
Nantes Airport (code: NTE) has a single L-shaped terminal building that’s divided into Halls 1-4. Facilities are modern but limited to a few eateries and shops, including duty-free. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Nantes Airport
Overnight campers report no issues from airport staff. Armrest-free benches are located both landside and airside, and a few airside gates have some more comfortable couches. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are located in walking distance and some offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
According to the airport’s official Facebook page, the airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Nantes Airport:
- Hôtel Oceania – 300m from the terminal. Free airport shuttle is available upon request. » Check Rates
- Hôtel Escale Oceania – 300m from the terminal. Free airport shuttle is available upon request. » Check Rates
- Hôtel B&B – 10-minute walk from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Nantes, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Nantes Airport. Connect to the “Vinci Airports WiFi” Network, enter your email address and country of residence then you are all set.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Halls 2 and 3.
Baby Care Facilities – A nursery is available Hall 3 and 2 nurseries are a boarding area, in theaters 3B and 4B and are equipped with microwaves.
Currency Exchange – ICE offers currency exchange services. Location: unknown.
Drinking Water – Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty free and several gift shops are available at Halls 2 and 3 on the ground floor and on the first floor of the terminal building. Duty Free is open 4:30AM – 10:30PM.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update there were no 24-hour food and beverage concessions. During flight operation hours, you will find La Brioche Dorée (Landside, Hall 3 & Airside, Hall 4) • Le Grand Comptoir (Landside, Hall 1, 1st Floor) • La Terrasse (Landside, Hall 3) • Bar 1.44 (Landside, Hall 1).
Information Desk – Need help finding your way? An information desk can be found in Hall 1, main level. Services here also include storage of small items. Items that fit into envelopes range from 10€ – 15€ per envelope.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: Landside, near the exit door in Hall 2. Stamps can be purchased at the nearby Relay Store.
Medical Services – There is a First Aid station available in Hall 3, main level.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are located onsite: Avis/Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt. Location: on the esplanade right next to the car rental parking lot.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle
TAN shuttle buses offer frequent, direct service between the airport (Hall 2) and city center/train station. Departures are available every 20 minutes from 6:15AM – 11:15PM (Mon-Sat), and every 30 minutes at all other times from 7:00AM – 11:15PM (Sun). At the time of this update, adult fare is 9 € and tickets can be bought from the bus driver or in the Relay Shop inside the terminal (Hall 2).
Taxi
Metered taxis are readily available outside of the terminal opposite Hall 1. At the time of this update, the estimated one-way fare between the airport and Nantes city center is 30 – 35 €.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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