Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SGN to NCE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SGN and NCE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is R 6,584. A round-trip fare right now is R 14,448. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SGN to NCE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SGN to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience more of Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to NCE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
