Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is one hour behind Nice and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are three Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 10:25 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:15 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your NCE to EDI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Edinburgh (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NCE and EDI include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 784. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,510. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to EDI.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NCE to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights taking off from Cote D'Azur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCE to EDI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among its highlights.
