Cheap Flights from Nantes to Istanbul — $66

The Nantes — Istanbul route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including Transavia, Skyview Airways Company Limiteddba Skyview, Ryanair, EasyJet, KLM, Vueling, OpenSkies, Air France, Volotea, and Qatar Airways. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $66. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Nantes Atlantique (NTE) is the main airport serving Nantes and the Pays de la Loire region, functioning as a mid-sized international hub with a mix of national carriers, European network airlines and low-cost operators. Flights here can be competitively priced compared with larger French hubs, especially on short-haul routes. The airport sits about 8–12 km southwest of the city center; transfer options include tram + shuttle combinations (around 30–40 minutes), direct bus services taking roughly 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis or rideshares which typically take 20–30 minutes and cost more. Pros: compact layout and straightforward connections. Cons: fewer long-haul options and peak-period crowding can affect comfort.

Istanbul is served by two main airports that cater to different travel needs. Istanbul Airport (IST) functions as the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers; fares can be mid-to-premium depending on season and carrier. It sits roughly 35–45 km from the historic center, with metro and HAVAIST buses taking about 40–60 minutes (fares typically in a modest range) and taxis taking longer and costing noticeably more. Pros: extensive facilities, many intercontinental connections and frequent flights; cons: distance to the old city and sometimes lengthy transfer times. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is Istanbul’s secondary airport on the Asian side and is often used by low-cost and regional carriers, which can make it a budget-friendly option for some routes. It is approximately 35–50 km from central European-side districts but closer to the Asian-side neighborhoods, with shuttle buses and Havatas/HAVAIST services taking about 45–75 minutes and local buses offering cheaper alternatives; taxi rides can be quicker but costlier. Pros: generally lower fares with efficient low-cost carrier schedules; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-city transfers if you need to reach European-side attractions.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Nantes to Istanbul is $59 (August 2026), while the maximum is $182 (July 2026). On average, a ticket costs $116–$265.