Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nice.
Flights from NCE to FCO start from 06:15 — the first with ITA Airways. The latest departure is at 22:20 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can choose from 47 weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.
Your NCE to FCO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Rome (and then other corners of Italy) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is ITA Airways.
With 67.35% of services landing as planned, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating NCE to FCO flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCE and FCO:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Zurich Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is $42. A return plane ticket right now is $101. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to FCO.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights leaving from Cote D'Azur Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to NCE:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Rome in January.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCE to FCO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.