Travelling from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Paris's main airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) leaving from either of these.
The average length of a direct Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Nice (where Cote D'Azur Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 74 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) is the most popular route. easyJet operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from CDG to NCE is with Air France at 9:55pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Paris to NCE.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) operate out of this terminal.
Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport out of CDG include:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and NCE is Air France.
With 65.22% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air France is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to catch a flight from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
You can take your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Paris to NCE departing from ORY. Book a ticket with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Air France is the most frequently booked airline flying from ORY to NCE.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose Air France. 81.16% of its flights between Paris Orly Airport and Cote D'Azur Airport arrive as scheduled.
ORY is about 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near NCE and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
At the moment, $60 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $146. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Paris to NCE by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Nice based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Paris to NCE flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Nice right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Cote D'Azur Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are popular attractions which should be on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 153 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its top attractions. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, consider Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are highlights.