Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Nice 12 hours behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to NCE flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AKL and NCE:
Dubai Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Nice Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport flight is Rs186,503. A round-trip fare right now is Rs342,295. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AKL to NCE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AKL to NCE.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Of the flights that depart from Auckland International Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
Auckland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Grab a Nice Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Nice Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland International Airport to Nice Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to NCE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
