Flying from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to NCE, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like 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 Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to NCE that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between GRU and NCE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to NCE flight:
75% of flights out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 74% of the time.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NCE if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Rs117,206 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. A return flight starts at Rs213,329. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to NCE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the peak month for travel to Nice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a Sao Paulo to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
Your visit to Nice won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
Explore more of France
Nice will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres northwest of Nice, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Marseille, roughly 153 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.
