Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, making Nice one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to NCE start from 05:55 — the earliest with Jet2. The last departure is at 15:00 with Jet2. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your STN to NCE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. When you're ready to start your Nice holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of France:
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STN and NCE:
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Rs8,163 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs21,288. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from STN to NCE by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from STN to NCE.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its leading sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.