Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Paris and Nice share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 104 Paris Orly Airport to Nice 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 ORY to NCE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Nice (and then other parts of France) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Transavia France is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering ORY to NCE flights is easyJet. Its services arrive without delay 79.18% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORY and NCE:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
80% of flights leaving Paris Orly Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from ORY.
Paris Orly Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ORY. Whether you have an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride from Nice Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ORY to NCE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among the biggest draws.