Nantes-Atlantique Airport, formerly known as Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, is a French international airport in the municipalities of Bouguenais and Saint-Aignan-GrandlieuNote 1, southwest of Nantes. The port is also used for private jet flights to the region. Nantes-Atlantique airport, like Saint-Nazaire-Montoir airport, is currently managed by the concessionaire company Aéroports du Grand Ouest.
On 5 October 2018, by a decree issued on 5 October 2018, the airport was classified as category A for long-haul flights. The airport has a single ‘L’ shaped passenger terminal divided into four numbered halls. The airport also has a separate freight terminal located to the south of the passenger terminal, containing 6,000 m² of warehouse storage. Near the passenger terminal is Airbus‘ Nantes factory, which specialises in the construction of the Airbus aircraft fleet’s mid-wing box and the creation of structural components.
France private jet charter prices
Although Nantes-Atlantique Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Nantes are as follows.
| Light Jet | 18.750 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 23.300 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 35.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Nantes Airport
Nantes airport has its origins in a military airport designed in 1928 on part of the current site. In 1936/7, the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques de l’Ouest opened an aircraft factory adjacent to the airport, producing first MB.210 bombers, then MS.406 fighters and LeO 45 bombers. After the active use of the harbour, the first 900 m long asphalt runway was laid in 1939.
During World War II, the harbour was briefly used as a Royal Air Force airfield before being captured by German forces. During the war, on 4 July 1943, the harbour was completely destroyed by an air raid. After the war, the airfield was re-commissioned by the French Air Force and the aircraft factory was rebuilt. In 1951 the first commercial operations began, and between 1954 and 1960 a new terminal was built and the runway lengthened to accommodate larger aircraft.
Nantes Atlantique is now the largest airport in the west of France. It is planned to be replaced by the Aéroport du Grand Ouest in the ‘commune’ of Notre-Dame-des-Landes, 30 kilometres north-west of Nantes. The €580 million project was approved in February 2008 and is scheduled to open in 2017. However, after nearly 40 years of debate on the utility and impact of such an airport, the project was officially cancelled on 17 January 2018.
Highlights of Nantes
Nantes, one of the world-famous French cities, is the sixth largest city in the country and the former capital of Brittany. Among the places to visit in the country are the Castle of the Dukes of Bretonnia, one of the most important historical heritage of the city, 15. Nantes Botanical Garden, which was created from plants and flowers brought from different countries by the order of Louis XVI, Graslin Theatre, one of the most beautiful examples of Roman architecture, Jules Verne Museum dedicated to Jules Verne, one of France’s most famous writers, Nantes Museum of Fine Arts with its impressive art collection, Versailles Island, which stands out with its peaceful atmosphere, Bretagne Skyscraper, the tallest structure in the city, and Machine Of The Isle Of Nantes, one of the most different theme parks in the world.
Nantes airport detailed information
It is possible to reach every point of the city from the airport with the buses operated by TAN company. Line 51 provides direct access to the city centre. In the city, which has one of the oldest tram lines in Europe, Line 1 line provides direct access to the centre. There are also taxis outside the harbour and they are available 24 hours a day. While the journey by taxi takes about 10 minutes, there are also car rental offices of different companies inside the airport.
