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Flights from Cardiff to Nantes

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Nantes. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 3h 23m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 23m
CWLNTEDUB

Cardiff to Nantes at a glance

Fastest journey3h 23mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Nantes

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CWL Amsterdam (AMS) NTE
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Air France, KLM
Mon17:45 CWL19:51 AMS0h 54m connection20:45 AMS22:08 NTEKLM
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 23m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) NTE
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aer Lingus, Ryanair
Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB3h 43m connection12:00 DUB14:21 NTERyanair
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 51m
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CWL London (STN) NTE
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~3h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
488 km303 miles
Journey time
3h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hNantes vs Cardiff
Currency in Nantes
EUR
Airports
CWL → NTE

Flights from Cardiff to Nantes: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Nantes?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Nantes?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 488 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Nantes?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and London (STN). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Nantes?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Nantes: Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Nantes?
Nantes is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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