An aircraft on the apron seen through a terminal window

Transfers from Nantes Atlantique Airport

Central Nantes is about twenty minutes from the terminal. The coast takes an hour: that is where a private chauffeur really changes the journey.

IATA code NTETerminals Hall 1Distance from central Nantes ≈ 12 km

Fixed price, everything includedVAT, tolls, luggage: the price you see is the price you pay.
Flight trackingYour chauffeur adjusts the time if your flight lands early or late.
60 min free waiting timeTime to collect your luggage without rushing.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pick-up.

From Nantes Airport

6 destinations served

Distances and journey times are taken from the road route, excluding traffic. The price for each vehicle class appears as soon as you enter your date.

The airport

Nantes Atlantique Airport

Nantes Atlantique handled 7,18 million passengers in 2025 (DGAC). The terminal is compact and crossed on foot: your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name on it.

La Baule, Saint-Nazaire, Pornic, the Puy du Fou: our chauffeurs cover the whole of Loire-Atlantique and the Vendée from the airport, with the boot space that holiday luggage demands.

IATA codeNTE

TerminalsHall 1

Distance from central Nantes≈ 12 km

Passengers in 20257,182,046 (DGAC)

Meeting point

Where to find your chauffeur

1Collect your luggage and walk through the arrivals exit.
2Your chauffeur is waiting in the hall, holding a board with your name on it.
3He walks you to the vehicle and loads your luggage.

The official taxi meeting point is at the Hall 1 exit (taxis waiting for fares); a second area, “Taxis commandés” for pre-booked cars, sits in front of the car hire building for journeys booked in advance — this is generally the one private hire cars use. The airport lists no area specifically reserved for private hire.

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How do you get to central Nantes from Nantes Airport?

So that you can choose with the facts to hand, here are the other options from this airport, with their official sources.

Taxi, public transport or private chauffeur?
Mode	Time	Prices	Advantages	Drawbacks
Taxi Official estimate: 30 to €35 for a journey to the city centre (indicative fare, varying with traffic). Source: nantes.aeroport.fr	Variable	€30–35	Available without booking Door to door	Queues at peak times Luggage or pet surcharge in some cases
Shuttle Airport shuttle (Naolib network): €10 a ticket (free for under-6s, included in the Pass Nantes); every 20 minutes in summer (April-October), every 30 minutes in winter; about 20 minutes to Nantes SNCF station; service from 4 h 30 to midnight. Source: naolib.fr	≈ 20 min	€10 a ticket	Direct link, no changes	Departures far apart, timed to the flights A single drop-off point, then a connection
Bus Route 38 (Naolib network): links the airport to the city network via tram lines 2/3 (Pirmil terminus), about 25 minutes from the centre, standard Naolib fare. Source: naolib.fr	≈ 25 min	Not published	The cheapest option	Multiple stops, subject to traffic Reduced service in the evening and on Sundays
Novalia private chauffeurRecommended	20 min	Fixed price, everything included	Fixed price: tolls, VAT and luggage included Meet and greet at baggage reclaim Flight tracking and 60 min of free waiting time Door to door, child seat on request	Must be booked in advance.

Public transport times and fares are taken from the operators’ official websites and given as a guide: they may change without notice. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.

Your arrival

From landing to your door, without waiting

You book in two minutes
Route, date, vehicle: the fixed price appears before you pay.
We track your flight
Early or late, the pick-up time adjusts on its own.
Met at the exit
Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.
Straight to your address
Door to door, no detours, at the agreed price.

A chauffeur’s advice

What we know about Nantes Airport

Taxis waiting for fares queue at the Hall 1 exit; for a pre-booked pick-up, whether private hire or an ordered taxi, a dedicated “Taxis commandés” space sits in front of the car hire building (nantes.aeroport.fr).
The Naolib shuttle to the railway station and the city centre runs every 20 minutes in summer and every 30 minutes in winter, from 4 h 30 to midnight (naolib.fr).

Frequently asked questions

About transfers from Nantes Airport

What does a taxi cost between Nantes Airport and the city centre?

Between 30 and €35 on average (official estimate, source: nantes.aeroport.fr).

Is there a shuttle between Nantes Airport and the railway station?

Yes, the Naolib shuttle links the airport to Nantes railway station in about 20 minutes, for €10 (source: naolib.fr).

Where is the taxi rank at Nantes Airport?

At the Hall 1 exit; a separate “Taxis commandés” area sits in front of the car hire building for pre-booked journeys (source: nantes.aeroport.fr).

Is the price shown final?

Yes. The price shown is the price you pay: VAT, tolls, luggage and free waiting time included. Traffic changes nothing.

Do the chauffeurs speak English?

Yes: Novalia chauffeurs speak French and English. The welcome in the arrivals hall and the conversation during the journey happen in either language. The confirmation, the name board and the tracking link are written, so they can be read and translated at any time.

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the pick-up time: you are refunded in full. After that, the fare remains payable.

Vehicles

Vehicles available at Nantes Airport

Four classes, from a straightforward transfer to an eight-seat van. A fixed price for each class, shown before payment.

All ranges

Economy

3 3

Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia or similar

A recent sedan, air-conditioned and spotless, for everyday journeys: city centre, train station, airport.

Book Economy

Sedan

Recommended

3 3

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar

Leather, chilled water, USB-C charging and a chauffeur in uniform: the sedan for a business meeting as much as for a five-star hotel.

Book Sedan

First Class Van

Premium

6 6

Mercedes V-Class or similar

Leather seats, tinted windows, room for the luggage: the choice of teams, families and yacht crews.

Book First Class Van

Standard Van

8 8

Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Custom or similar

For groups of eight: one chauffeur, one price, everyone arrives together.

Book Standard Van

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The price is calculated for your exact journey, then signed: it cannot change between the quote and the payment. VAT, tolls and free waiting time included, with no night or luggage surcharge.

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