Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Nice two hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to NCE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between RUH and NCE:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Nice Airport (NCE)
Right now, RM842 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,629. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to NCE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to NCE.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
To reach Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Nice Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Nice Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH 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 discovered once you've seen Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 161 kilometres west of Nice. No journey is complete without seeing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
