Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is ten hours ahead of Nice.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the NCE to MEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is RM1,708. A round-trip fare right now is RM3,875. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCE to MEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCE to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred 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 Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of the flights that depart from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
