Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is nine hours behind Brisbane.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BNE to NCE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a sought-after stop between BNE and NCE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
At the moment, $870 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,049. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BNE to NCE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BNE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to NCE in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you want to check out another side of France, consider Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are the start of reasons to visit.