Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FAO to NCE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Transavia France is your ticket to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Transavia France.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FAO and NCE:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is RM311. A round-trip ticket right now is RM732. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from FAO to NCE, reserve your journey eight months before your planned departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FAO to NCE.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 76.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FAO? If you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to explore Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Nice has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're looking to explore another side of 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.