Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, making Nice nine hours behind Cairns.
Leave enough time to catch your CNS to NCE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
RM2,322 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM5,460. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CNS to NCE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, 71.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cairns Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CNS:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
