Hamburg to Nantes flights
Nantes lies 1,078 km (670 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamburg | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 325,070 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | NTE, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 44000–44978 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Nantes
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
Arriving in Nantes
Nantes is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | NTE | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,514 ft | 90 ft |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (regional) | RNS | 96 km (60 mi) | 6,890 ft | 124 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nantes from Hamburg?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Nantes by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Nantes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Nantes flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE); Nantes also has RNS.
What currency do I need in Nantes?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.