Istanbul to Nantes (IST–NTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–NTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Transavia France leads the route. The flight covers 1,546 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO Transavia France | 3 | 73H | 4h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · NTE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Nantes.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French Embassy in Ankara, the consulate in Istanbul, or through a TLScontact center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.
France is among the top Schengen visa destinations for Turkish applicants. The large Turkish diaspora in France (over 700,000 people) means family visit visas are common alongside tourism. Multi-entry Schengen visas valid for 1 to 5 years are issued to applicants with strong travel histories. TLScontact handles appointment scheduling and document submission on behalf of the French consulate.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Air France, and Pegasus. Istanbul to Lyon (LYS), Nice (NCE), and Marseille (MRS) also have direct connections. France uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, with contactless up to EUR 50 per transaction. Paris Metro single tickets cost EUR 2.15 or EUR 16.90 for a carnet of 10. The TGV connects Paris to Lyon in 2 hours, Marseille in 3 hours 15 minutes, and Strasbourg in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–NTE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to NTE
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia France. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to NTE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to NTE ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,546 miles (2,488 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ORN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.