Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 224 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Nice (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to NCE flights, with 71.19% of its services landing on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and NCE include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
RM307 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM569. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to NCE by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to NCE in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
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 discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.