Quebec to Nantes (YQB–NTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TS Air Transat
A21N
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A21N
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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 3 hubs
YUL Montréal 8h 33m 3H9MAC → ACPDTS Montréal (YUL) to Nantes flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 5m AFKLTS → AFAYG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nantes flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 13h 15m TS → FRTO Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to Nantes flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Quebec to Nantes
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,175 mi 6h 10m nonstop +6h ahead

YQB–NTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,175 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YQB Routes NTE Routes YQB Live Flights NTE Live Flights YQB Delays
All flights from Nantes (NTE) Nantes to Quebec flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQB–NTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 1 A21N 6h10 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
A21N Airbus A321neo – TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS (1 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, YQB to NTE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQB to NTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YUL ~8h 33m CDG ~9h 5m MRS ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YQB → NTE
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
NTE → YQB
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nantes from Quebec

Nearby airports with service to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Metric YQB→NTE YUL→NTE
Distance from YQB – 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 1 16
Flight time 6h 10m 6h 30m
Departure OTP 89% –
Montréal (YUL) to Nantes flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQB with service to Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Nantes is 6 hours ahead of Quebec.
YQB: EDT · NTE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nantes.
Distance & Flight Time
3,175 mi / 5,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. French overseas territories have separate entry rules and are not part of the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YQB–NTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quebec to Nantes route.
Route details
Distance3,175 mi / 5,109 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQB
Full nameQuebec Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 m
Destination: NTE
Full nameNantes Atlantique Airport
IATA / ICAONTE / LFRS
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation90 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQB to NTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport take about 6h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,175 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YQB to NTE: Air Transat.
This route has limited weekly 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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Charles de Gaulle and Marseille Provence.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NTE 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.
Nantes is 6 hours ahead of Quebec.
Yes, return flights from NTE to YQB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YQB to NTE

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQB to NTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQB to NTE is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,175 miles (5,109 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Charles de Gaulle and Marseille Provence. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).