Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Milan and Nice are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MXP to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Gulf Air offers direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur 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.
Gulf Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and NCE:
Geneve Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is Rs13,471. A return plane ticket right now is Rs29,899. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MXP to NCE, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MXP to NCE.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MXP:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near NCE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nice. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MXP to NCE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.