Travelling from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Nantes and Geneva are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from ten weekly Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
To ensure you catch your NTE to GVA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering NTE to GVA flights is easyJet. Its services land as planned 66.67% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport. These are the top stopovers between NTE and GVA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Figari Sud Corse Airport
Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
77% of flights that depart Nantes Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Nantes Airport from central Nantes, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near NTE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
If you're getting in on a late Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Follow your own route with a Geneva Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Geneva and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Nantes Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NTE to GVA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Switzerland, head for Basel, about 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are the start of reasons to visit.
