Private charter between Bordeaux and Nantes starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE), and from Nantes (NTE) back to Bordeaux (BOD).
The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Nantes is about 268 km (166 miles), or 144 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Bordeaux to Nantes (and Nantes to Bordeaux) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 56 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Bordeaux–Nantes, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Nantes, France: Nantes Atlantique Airport, Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport and La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Nantes Atlantique Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LFRS / NTE |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 9,514 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 90 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bordeaux to Nantes can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 10,171 ft and Nantes Atlantique Airport 9,514 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 268 km.
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport (7,874 ft, 45 km) · La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (5,085 ft, 53 km) · Ancenis Airfield (3,937 ft, 43 km) · Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (4,528 ft, 56 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Bordeaux–Nantes charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
The Bordeaux to Nantes route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 268 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bordeaux–Nantes departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
