Flying from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Take a direct London to Cote D'Azur Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) is the most popular route. There are 52 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 8:45pm. Go for the first LHR to NCE departure operated by British Airways at 6:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to NCE.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from London to Cote D'Azur Airport with British Airways. This leading airline offers services from LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to NCE.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Air France. Its services land as scheduled 71.19% of the time.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from London to NCE with easyJet. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
easyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to NCE.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to NCE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Cote D'Azur Airport from here.
Fly with one of these leading carriers that offer direct London to NCE flight tickets from STN:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and NCE is Ryanair.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cote D'Azur Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late flight from London to Cote D'Azur Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 6 kilometres from Cote D'Azur Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cote D'Azur Airport is ₹ 2,648. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 5,420. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to NCE.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from London to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your London to NCE flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are highlights which should feature on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
