Flying from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Your flight from Mexico City to NCE won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Mexico City to NCE that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEX and NCE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Mexico City to NCE flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Follow your own route with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and find adventure across Nice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport is Rs107,522. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs253,063. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to NCE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Mexico City to NCE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the most popular month to visit Nice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to NCE flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nice right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Cote D'Azur Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Nice when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Mission Promenade des Anglais followed by Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, consider Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are among the biggest draws.
