Travelling from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nantes.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Nantes Airport to Nice Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Volotea is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NTE 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.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
The most punctual carrier offering NTE to NCE flights is easyJet. Its services land without delay 75.86% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NTE and NCE include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
When it comes to Nantes Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nantes to Nantes Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near NTE:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NCE if you're on a late Nantes Airport to Nice Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Nice Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and see more of Nice and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Nice Airport, Nice is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Nantes Airport to Nice Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NTE to NCE in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.