Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MSP to NCE flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Nice Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSP and NCE:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NCE if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Nice Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Nice Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Nice Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Nice Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Nice in March.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Nice Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to NCE in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 161 kilometres west of Nice. No journey is complete without seeing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
