Flying from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Jump on a direct Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 4:55pm. Choose the first IST to NCE departure with Turkish Airlines at 7:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to NCE, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from IST.
Turkish Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IST to NCE.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to NCE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
IST is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) plane ticket out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether departing from SAW makes the most sense for you.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to NCE departing from SAW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
Pegasus Airlines attracts the most bookings on the SAW to NCE route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, with 69.44% of its services landing on time.
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, browse these options when leaving from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
SAW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to NCE flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near NCE and get cosy, quick:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul 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 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Nice. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, £52 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £106. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to NCE.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to NCE.
Bag the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
January is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Istanbul to NCE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Nice
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Nice when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Vieux-Nice followed by Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel about 306 kms (190 miles) northwest to Lyon to tick off its top sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of France, consider Marseille, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.
