Montréal to Nantes (YUL–NTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YUL–NTE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Transat and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 3,317 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat Also: PD, WS | 5 | 32Q, A21N | 6h30 | – | PD, WS | |
| AC Air Canada | 4 | 7M8 | 6h55 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · NTE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nantes.
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.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
YUL–NTE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to NTE
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat and Air Canada. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YUL to NTE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to NTE is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,317 miles (5,339 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.