Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 20 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your NCE to Reykjavik flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik tickets are available for booking. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where you'll arrive.
Icelandair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from NCE to Reykjavik, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Travelling from central Nice to NCE takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near NCE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to Cote D'Azur Airport's on-time performance, 74.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Reykjavik
RM393 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik flight. Return flight tickets start at RM766. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from NCE to Reykjavik if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik ticket.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to the centre of Reykjavik takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KEF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and discover more of Reykjavik and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks before your flight from NCE to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. After your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to RKV. Unwind and get cosy after your NCE to Reykjavik flight at any of these well-located options:
Europcar, RAS Car Hire and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Visit Reykjavik during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many places in Iceland waiting to be explored once you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
If you want to check out another major destination in Iceland, head for Vestmannaeyjar, about 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn are key reasons to visit.