Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BIO to NCE flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and NCE:
Barcelona Airport
Geneva Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nice Airport (NCE)
RM218 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport flight. Return flights start at RM445. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BIO to NCE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BIO:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Pick up a Nice Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Nice Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nice in March.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to NCE in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.