Travelling from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) out of here.
Nice is one hour behind Johannesburg. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to NCE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to NCE with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and NCE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 29 kms (18 miles) from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to HLA from central Johannesburg in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to NCE flight:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 4 miles from central Nice. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport is £271. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £450. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Johannesburg to NCE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to NCE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Nice when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Mission Promenade des Anglais followed by Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Travel around 153 kms (95 miles) west to Marseille to check off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in France, head for Lyon, roughly 306 kms (190 miles) north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are highlights.
