Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is 12 hours behind Auckland and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AKL and NCE include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, R 9,900 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 28,689. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AKL to NCE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AKL to NCE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights departing from Auckland Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel close to NCE if you have a late Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
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 Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to NCE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.