Travelling from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Nantes, where Nantes Atlantique Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NTE to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from NTE to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Nantes, NTE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to NTE:
75.49% of flights departing from Nantes Atlantique Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Rio De Janeiro
RM2,437 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM3,058. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from NTE to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices across the month and score an epic deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from NTE to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near SDU. Settle in and get cosy after your NTE to Rio De Janeiro flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes using public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by staying at a hotel near RRJ after your NTE to Rio De Janeiro flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Check out the range of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Before securing your flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Rio De Janeiro offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Before booking a Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from NTE to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.