Sleeping in Airports

Nantes Airport Guide

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

nantes airport guideTo 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 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 landside and airside, and a few airside gates have some more comfortable couches. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are within 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.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Nantes Airport Guide.

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.   

Airport Hours

According to the airport’s official Facebook page, the airport is open 24 hours.

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.

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 for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

As of this update, we could not confirm whether the airport has any first-class or business lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

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).

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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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, and then you are all set.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and 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 in Hall 3, and two nurseries are in the boarding area, in theatres 3B and 4B, and are equipped with microwaves.

Currency Exchange – ICE offers currency exchange services. Location: unknown.

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 4:30 AM – 10:30 PM.

Information Desk – Need help finding your way? An information desk is in Hall 1, on the main level. Services here also include storage of small items. Items that fit into envelopes range from 10€ – 15€ per envelope.

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 – A first aid station is available in Hall 3, on the main level.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Nantes Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Aer Lingus • Air Corsica • Air France • Air Montenegro • Air Nostrum • Air Transat • Chalair • Corsair • Iberia • Iberia Express • Jetair Fly • KLM • Lufthansa • Nouvelair • Royal Air Maroc • Ryanair •Sky Express •Sun Express •Swiss l • Tassili Airlines • Transavia • Volotea • Vueling.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are located on-site: 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 the city center/train station. Departures are available every 20 minutes from 6:15 AM – 11:15 PM (Mon-Sat) and every 30 minutes at all other times from 7:00 AM – 11:15 PM (Sun). At the time of this update, the 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: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.