Travelling from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), with 47 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from LHR to NCE is the 6:05am British Airways service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 8:45pm with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to NCE.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Go straight to your destination from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with British Airways. This popular carrier offers services from LHR.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and NCE is British Airways.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to NCE are available with easyJet.
On the LGW to NCE route, easyJet is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport can be booked from here.
Choose your airline and then get ready for takeoff. These carriers offer direct London to NCE plane tickets from STN:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and NCE is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and land as expected.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
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Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, central Nice is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is $34. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $67. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to NCE by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the peak month for travel to Nice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your London to NCE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres northwest of Nice, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 153 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.