Cheap flights to Nice

How long is the flight to Nice?

Flights to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport, Nice, are available from all three major airports in New Zealand. The shortest departures from Wellington Airport (WLG) last about 33h 10min in duration and those from Christchurch Airport (CHC) require approximately 33h of flight time. The best flights are from Auckland International Airport (AKL) with journeys lasting about 30h 30min.

Are there non-stop flights to Nice?

Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Nice are not currently available, therefore your best bet for Nice flight deals is service from Auckland with a connection at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Departures from Christchurch require two stopovers at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA,) while the most convenient flights from Wellington require three connections at Auckland Airport, Singapore Changi and Frankfurt Airport.

How do you get from Nice airport to the city centre?

There are several ways to get to the Nice city centre from the airport by public transport. Tram lines 2 and 3 offer free connections from both airport terminals to area stations with connections to Nice-Ville Railway Station, or you can make the short walk (about 15min) to Nice Saint-Augustin Station for TER trains to the central terminal. TER departures occur every 10min with journey times of about 25min. Lignes d’Azur Bus 12 departs from T1 to various central locations and takes about 40min. Airport taxis require 15min of travel time to the Nice-Ville station, or you can request transport via Uber or Lyft. Hotel shuttle service to city accommodations and airport car hire are additional ways to get to the city centre from Nice Cote d’Azur Airport.

What are some things to do in Nice?

The city of Nice is one of the gems along the French Riviera and is blessed with dazzling sunshine that casts a warm brilliance over everything, especially its famous beaches, regardless of the season. At night, floodlights illuminate its most treasured landmarks as the bars, clubs and restaurants in Nice play host to thousands of locals and visitors who never seem to tire of its feisty charm and sensuous nightlife. Promenade des Anglais curves like a massive virgule five miles around Baie des Anges and serves as a focal point. The airport is located along this stretch of magnificence and numerous palm trees welcome you to beaches like the famous Plage Beau Rivage, La Reserve and Blue Beach. You won’t have to walk far to find cafes, bistros or bars either, and spending the entire day here is en vogue, especially during the hectic summer season. Further inland are some spectacular churches, notably Nice Cathedral, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice and the very impressive St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Place Massena, the main plaza, is a hive of activity at any hour. The cuisine in Nice features Provencal specialties like ratatouille (Le Bistronome, Le Fonetic) and daube (La Maison de Marie, Le Safari) that make the mouth water. There’s nothing better than a rooftop bar (Movida, Le Meridien or Le Radisson Blu) for after-dinner cocktails to enjoy the city’s skyline under the lights.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Nice?

Currently, New Zealand citizens travelling to Nice, France, are allowed a stay up to 90 days visa free with a valid passport. As of 2022, however, you will need an ETIAS authorisation for entry to France. Processing times and fees are yet to be determined.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nice?

If you book a flight to Nice, you will be flying into Côte d'Azur, which is the city’s only airport. Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is located 6.7 km from the centre of Nice.