Travelling from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) out of here.
Nice is ten hours behind Melbourne. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to NCE.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NCE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to NCE flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Travel at your own pace with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, R 7,881 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 17,846. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to NCE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Book a Melbourne to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Nice trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 153 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
