Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Nice and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from NCE to BCN start from 07:00 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Vueling. In total, you can take your pick of 114 weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
With 76.72% of services landing on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating NCE to BCN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between NCE and BCN:
Ibiza Airport
Geneve Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rs6,726 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs12,107. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NCE to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NCE to BCN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights departing from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider booking a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to BCN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.