Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to NCE start at 06:55 — the first with SWISS. The last departure is at 17:55 with SWISS. Overall, you can take your pick of 25 weekly Zurich Airport to Nice Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ZRH to NCE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SWISS has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SWISS.
With 71.04% of its services arriving as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating ZRH to NCE flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Nice Airport flight is RM286. A return fare right now is RM605. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from ZRH to NCE, book your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that depart Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Nice Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Nice Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and venture far and wide through Nice and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Nice Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport for August if you want to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to NCE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 306 kilometres north-west to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.