Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and NCE include:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, £56 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £105. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to NCE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CWL to NCE.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Begin your 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 main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nice in January.
When reserving your flight from Cardiff Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWL to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 100 miles west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 190 miles 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.