Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Nice.
Flights from NCE to ATH start from 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is at 19:05 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your NCE to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so jetting off to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Aegean Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NCE to ATH flights, with 88.89% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NCE and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Mikonos Airport
Chania International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
₹ 3,228 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 5,885. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from NCE to ATH by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCE to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights that take off from Cote D'Azur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
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.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near NCE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
