Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Flights from FCO to NCE start at 05:50 — the first with Wizz Air Malta. The last service of the day is at 21:50 with ITA Airways. Overall, you can choose from 47 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FCO to NCE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, so jetting to Nice (and then seeing more parts of France!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is ITA Airways.
The most punctual carrier that operates FCO to NCE flights is ITA Airways. Its services land without delay 73.47% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and NCE:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
R 286 is the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 645. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to NCE.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you 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.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to NCE in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.