Cheap flights from Shanghai to Nantes from £503

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£503
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£518
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£524
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£524
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£602
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£631
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£874
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£889
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£901
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£916
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£1,000
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Mon, Apr 20 – Sat, Apr 25
Shanghai PVGNantes NTE
£1,057
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How much do flights to Nantes cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£503

Cheapest round-trip

£874

Average round-trip

£1,044

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

Getting from Nantes airport to the city center

The fastest option is the airport shuttle bus, while budget travelers often choose the tramway connection.

Nantes is served by Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), located 8 km southwest of the city center. This single airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including a dedicated airport shuttle bus, tramway connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions. The shuttle bus provides the most direct route to the central train station, while the tramway offers an affordable alternative with a short bus connection.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-30 min

€9 (single ticket)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to train station

35-50 min

€1.70 (single TAN ticket valid for connection)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

€25-€40 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-30 min

€18-€35 (varies by demand and traffic)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€45-€70 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-25 min

€30-€80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Navette Aéroport shuttle runs between the airport and Gare de Nantes (central train station) with stops at Commerce.
  • A single TAN ticket allows transfers between bus and tramway within one hour.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nantes

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Nantes Atlantique
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mont St Michel

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Nantes

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nantes

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C3°C
March12°C4°C
April15°C6°C
May18°C9°C
June22°C13°C
July24°C14°C
August25°C14°C
September22°C12°C
October18°C10°C
November13°C7°C
December10°C5°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
81%
12°C6°C
18 Apr
15°C7°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
13°C5°C
19 Apr
16°C4°C
Monday
13 Apr
83%
14°C4°C
20 Apr
82%
14°C5°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
80%
16°C5°C
21 Apr
76%
14°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
18°C9°C
22 Apr
18°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
17°C9°C
23 Apr
15°C5°C
Friday
17 Apr
18°C7°C
24 Apr
17°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Nantes. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Shanghai and Nantes have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nantes?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nantes and London, Edinburgh, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague, Bucharest, Milan, Venice, Warsaw, Madrid, Beirut, Sofia, Alicante, Istanbul, Rome, Lyon, Tenerife, Malta, Athens.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What airports are near Nantes?
The main airport in Nantes is Nantes Atlantique. It is also served by Nantes Atlantique, Jersey, La Rochelle – Île de Ré, Caen – Carpiquet, Tours Val de Loire, Poitiers–Biard, Rennes–Saint-Jacques, Lorient South Brittany.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Nantes?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Nantes with Qatar Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Nantes?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Nantes, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Nantes?
Traveling between Shanghai and Nantes, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Nantes?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Nantes depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Nantes arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Nantes depart?
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