Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Doha.
Flights from DOH to NCE start at 08:30 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 08:55 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DOH to NCE flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Nice (and then exploring more of France!) is a snap with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Qatar Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers DOH to NCE flights. An impressive 91.43% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the top stopovers between DOH and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sofia Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
R 2,554 is the lowest price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,690. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DOH to NCE, book your journey five months before your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from DOH to NCE is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DOH.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you have a late Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near NCE:
Follow your own route with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and find adventure across Nice and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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 DOH to NCE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another favourite destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
