Flying from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
2 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to NCE, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? 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 ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) can be booked from this terminal.
easyJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport jetting out of BFS.
The top choice among passengers flying between BFS and NCE is easyJet.
BFS is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.55% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and NCE are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Belfast to NCE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near NCE and turn in quicker:
Begin 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 ahead of your Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice is about 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport is Rs12,915. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs30,550. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from Belfast to NCE by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Book a Belfast to NCE flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Cote D'Azur Airport:
Mission Promenade des Anglais and Vieux-Nice are just two of the top attractions to put on your Nice to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 153 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without experiencing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
