The night curfew is the first thing to know about Nantes. No landings or take-offs are permitted from midnight to 06:00 local, with only a few airline exceptions, so timing decides whether a flight works. Planned around that, private jet charter at Nantes Atlantique works comfortably by day and evening.
The airport serves the Pays de la Loire, and its 2,853-metre runway accepts any business jet. Charter-A plans the schedule around the curfew, arranges the mandatory handling and confirms your arrival and departure times at the quote stage, subject to availability. Evening and early-morning plans are where we spend the most care.
Flying privately to Nantes
The airport is open around the clock on paper, but the curfew stops private movements between 00:00 and 06:00 local. Build your schedule to land and depart well clear of it.
Runway 03/21 is 2,853 by 45 metres, strong enough for large-cabin jets. Customs is on request with two hours' notice before arrival, and immigration is available 24 hours. The airport is run by Aéroport du Grand Ouest, part of VINCI Airports.
Nantes Atlantique airport guide
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Download the PDF (383 KB)Nantes Atlantique Airport at a glance
| Location | Aéroport Nantes Atlantique, Bouguenais (8 km SW of Nantes), 44346 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFRS · IATA NTE |
| Region | Pays de la Loire, France |
| Nearest city | Nantes |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, but a night curfew applies: no landings or take-offs 00:00–06:00 local, bar exceptions for some scheduled airline flights. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on request, 2 hours' notice before arrival; immigration 24 hours |
| Runway | 03/21 – 2,853 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,853 m runway (strength 49 F/C/W/T) |
| Handling / FBO | Air France · Aviapartner · ALYZIA |
| Airport website | nantes.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, vinci-airports.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Nantes
Nantes is a large city on the Loire with a historic centre. The airport also connects the Pays de la Loire, including the Loire valley and the Atlantic coast to the west. Charter-A can arrange onward transport once your plans are confirmed. The river setting and historic quarter also draw leisure travellers, and the airport serves trips across the wider region.
Private jet flight times to Nantes
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 270 nm · 500 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
| Manchester | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 530 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paris | 195 nm · 360 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 320 nm · 600 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Nice | 425 nm · 790 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Nantes is a sector of about 270 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Nantes: your questions answered
Is Nantes Atlantique open at night?
The airport is open 24 hours but has a night curfew: no landings or take-offs between 00:00 and 06:00 local, apart from a few scheduled airline flights. Private flights should be planned to arrive and leave outside those hours.
Do I need a handling agent at Nantes?
Yes. Handling is compulsory and must be booked through a ground handling company. Charter-A arranges this for you so your crew and passengers are met correctly.
How much notice does customs need at Nantes?
Customs is on request with two hours' notice before arrival. Immigration is available 24 hours. Charter-A will tell you at the quote stage what your flight needs.
Can large private jets land at Nantes Atlantique?
The runway is 2,853 metres long, so large-cabin business jets can operate here. Aircraft choice is confirmed at booking and subject to availability. Everything is subject to availability.
How long is the flight from London to Nantes by private jet?
About 1 hr in a light jet and 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 270 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Nantes Atlantique Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Nantes Atlantique Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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