Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Nice is one hour ahead of Belfast and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BFS to NCE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Nice (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is easyJet.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BFS and NCE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bristol Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Rs13,473 is the best price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs28,066. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from BFS to NCE, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BFS to NCE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Belfast to Belfast International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 2 hours.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BFS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nice in January.
When booking your flight from Belfast International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BFS to NCE in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Nice has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
