Nantes to London, Essex (NTE–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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RK2231
RK Ryanair UK
73H
9:40 AM
CEST
10:05 AM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2231
FR Ryanair
73H
5:35 PM
CEST
6:00 PM
BST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK2232
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:45 AM
BST
9:15 AM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8503
FR Ryanair
73H
12:40 PM
BST T1
3:10 PM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2232
FR Ryanair
73H
2:40 PM
BST T1
5:10 PM
CEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nantes to London, Essex
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 50 1-stop hubs

NTE–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NTE–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 1h25
RK Ryanair UK 1 73H 1h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + RK (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NTE to STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NTE to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,332
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Nantes

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric NTE→STN LRH→STN PIS→STN
Distance from NTE 70 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 6 5 5
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of NTE with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Nantes.
NTE: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nantes, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

NTE–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nantes to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: NTE
IATA / ICAONTE / LFRS
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation90 ft / 27 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NTE to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 337 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Ryanair UK.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NTE to STN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, OLB, CTA, BER, BSL, PGF, MAH, CPH, HER, CDG, EDI, NCE, PRG, AGP, FUE, MRS, FAO, DBV, BRI, AMS, TLS, PMO, RBA, CMN, LPA, IST, VLC, ALG, FEZ, CFU, OPO, TFS, AGA, PMI, DUB, MAD, VCE, FNC, RAK, BCN, ACE, BUD, RHO, SVQ, LIS, MXP, NAP, PSA, FCO and ATH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Nantes.
Yes, return flights from STN to NTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LRH, PIS and TUF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NTE to STN

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Ryanair UK. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NTE to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NTE to STN ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Rochelle (LRH), Poitiers/Biard (PIS) and Tours, Indre-et-Loire (TUF).