Nantes to London (NTE–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NTE–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 283 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 12 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Nantes
| Metric | NTE→LGW | RNS→LGW | JER→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NTE | – | 64 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 7 | 43 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 15m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
NTE: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nantes, it's 5:00 PM in London.
French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
NTE–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NTE to LGW
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NTE to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NTE to LGW ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 283 miles (456 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine (RNS) and St. Peter (JER).