Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Your JNB to NCE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and NCE include:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, R 6,363 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,123. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from JNB to NCE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to explore Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to NCE in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its leading attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in France, consider Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.