Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from NCE to ATH start from 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are eight weekly Nice Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your NCE to ATH flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating NCE to ATH flights. A dependable 88.24% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCE and ATH:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $58. A return fare right now is $120. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to ATH.
The cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of the flights that depart from Nice Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Nice Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Nice Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.