Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Cancun.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CUN to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CUN and NCE:
London Gatwick Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
RM1,656 is currently the best price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,961. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CUN to NCE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CUN to NCE.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cancun International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CUN:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and venture far and wide through Nice and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International 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).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.