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

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337 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 8m ago
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RK2231
RK Ryanair UK
73H
9:40 AM
CEST
10:05 AM
BST
1h 25m
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FR8504
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:35 PM
CEST
4:00 PM
BST
1h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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FR2231
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:15 PM
CEST
5:40 PM
BST
1h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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FR2232
FR Ryanair
73H
6:35 AM
BST T1
9:05 AM
CEST
1h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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RK2232
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:45 AM
BST
9:15 AM
CEST
1h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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FR8503
FR Ryanair
73H
12:40 PM
BST T1
3:10 PM
CEST
1h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 15m AFAMAY → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 3h 35m AFKL → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 4h 5m EIFR → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 4h 30m FRTO → FRRK Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights
PGF Perpignan/Rivesaltes 4h 42m V7 → FR Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 48m IBLALL → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 4h 55m U2 → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 5h 14m AYIBV7 → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 5h 35m U2 → BABYFR Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to London, Essex flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 5h 40m U2V7 → BAFR Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nantes to London, Essex
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 337 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Nantes flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NTE–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 13 7M8 1h25 – – –
RK Ryanair UK 2 73H 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + RK (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NTE to STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NTE to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CDG ~3h 15m AMS ~3h 35m DUB ~4h 5m MRS ~4h 30m PGF ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,040
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.
Alternatives

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 15 6 4
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 25m 1h 25m
La Rochelle (LRH) to London, Essex flights · Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to London, Essex flights · Tours, Indre-et-Loire (TUF) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of NTE with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NTE
Full nameNantes Atlantique Airport
IATA / ICAONTE / LFRS
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation90 ft / 27 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NTE to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 337 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NTE to STN: Ryanair and Ryanair UK.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Dublin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NTE to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NTE to STN is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Dublin. 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).