How to get from Istanbul to Nantes
- 2512 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 15h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 28m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus + Train
€176
Cheapest
15h 25m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€142
Ground only
64h 40m
2 transfers
Bus
€176
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Nantes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2512 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2512 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €75Checked Oct 12 | 15h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €176Older observation | 64h 40m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€75Checked Oct 1215h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€176Older observation64h 40m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Nantes: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Paris Orlyflight
Transavia France·3h 45m - 2Paris - Orly → Nantesbus
FlixBus·4h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Nantes on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceIstanbul Airport-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →FlixBusParis - Orly-Nantes, Bucharest-Reims - Champagne Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne-NantesBook →
SNCFMassy-Palaiseau-NantesBook →12GoIstanbul-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, SNCF, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Nantes works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Istanbul to Paris, about 3h 45m. Transfer in Paris - Orly and continue by FlixBus bus on to Nantes (4h 45m). In total it's roughly €142 over 15h 25m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Nantes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Nantes?
The most useful route takes about 15h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Istanbul to Nantes?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Nantes from Istanbul?
About 2512 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Nantes cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €111 to €200. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Nantes?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 15h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nantes?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 15h 25m. About 6h 55m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Nantes?
On this route you travel with Transavia France, FlixBus, SNCF, 12Go.
Can you get from Istanbul to Nantes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 64h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nantes?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Transavia France, FlixBus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026