Flying from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice is seven hours behind Shanghai. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to NCE.
Flying during a popular month such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to NCE leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can reach SHA from central Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to NCE flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 86% of flights leaving here land when expected.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Go where the road takes you with a Nice Cote d'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and find adventure across Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 6 kilometres from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is RM1,589. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,107. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to NCE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Visit Nice in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Shanghai to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are essential stops on your Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Nice. No journey is complete without experiencing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
