Travelling from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
3 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IST to NCE is with Turkish Airlines at 4:55pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to NCE.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to NCE.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to NCE departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flight ticket from this hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to NCE are offered by Pegasus.
On the SAW to NCE route, Pegasus is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to NCE flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Travel at your own speed with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Nice. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, Rs14,710 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs41,857. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to NCE.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to NCE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Istanbul 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.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Cote D'Azur Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Nice when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Mission Promenade des Anglais followed by Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 153 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, consider Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are the start of reasons to visit.
