Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport.
Nice is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 29 London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 05:45 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:25 with easyJet.
To ensure you get on your LGW to NCE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LGW to NCE flights, with 83.89% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and NCE:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Airport (NCE)
At the moment, Rs14,296 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs30,652. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to NCE, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to go to Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to NCE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 306 kilometres north-west to Lyon to tick off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 161 kilometres west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.