Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is ten hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SYD to NCE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SYD and NCE:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
$595 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,450. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to NCE.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to NCE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.