Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.
Nice is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AUH to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like February? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Nice (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AUH and NCE include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is $156. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $403. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from AUH to NCE by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AUH to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights that take off from Abu Dhabi International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near AUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Nice in January.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to go to Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to NCE in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its leading sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.