Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Nice is one hour ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BHX to NCE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Nice (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and NCE include:
Zurich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, RM172 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM563. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to NCE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from BHX to NCE is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights taking off from Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nice. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to NCE in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Nice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, consider Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.