Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Santiago de Compostela and Nice share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Your SCQ to NCE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCQ and NCE:
Alicante-Elche Airport
Geneve Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is $90. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCQ to NCE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SCQ to NCE.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that take off from SCQ arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SCQ:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Nice in January.
When reserving your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to NCE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its leading attractions. 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. No visit is complete without checking out Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.