Travelling from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) leaving from here.
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Milan and Nice (where Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Milan to NCE.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with Gulf Air. This leading airline operates departures from MXP.
Gulf Air is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MXP to NCE.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Here's where you can connect between Milan Bergamo Airport and NCE:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Milan to NCE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a plane ticket from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on your way to NCE:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight:
LIN has an on-time performance rating of 84%. This means most of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, central Nice is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, Rs10,361 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs23,664. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Plan your visit to Nice in January for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Milan to NCE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC.
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. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are must-visits when exploring Nice.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Travel about 306 kilometres northwest to Lyon to check off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 153 kilometres west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.