Flying from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) taking off from here.
The average time for a direct Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is 7 hours 40 minutes.
Nice is five hours ahead of Montreal. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Take your pick of 4 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 6:10pm departure between YUL and NCE.
Your flight from Montreal to NCE won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) depart from this terminal.
When departing from YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YUL to NCE.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to NCE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Montreal 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 roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport is R 4,043. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,195. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Plan your visit to Nice in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Montreal to NCE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal 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 ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Cote D'Azur Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are leading attractions which should be on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
