Flying from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 31 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Frankfurt and Nice (where Cote D'Azur Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Lufthansa at 21:30. Go for the first FRA to NCE departure operated by Lufthansa at 07:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to NCE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) leave from this terminal.
Lufthansa is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport jetting out of FRA.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Frankfurt to NCE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
FRA is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Want other options for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)? Browse the fares jetting out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Take a direct flight from Frankfurt to NCE with Lufthansa. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of HHN.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours and 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to NCE, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel close to NCE if you're taking a late flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport from ج.م. 3,846 or travel return from just ج.م. 8,297. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To secure cheap tickets from Frankfurt to NCE, reserve your journey 8 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Nice in February when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt to NCE, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Nice
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are must-do's during your Nice adventure.
Complete your Nice trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Frankfurt to Cote D'Azur Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Nice. Explore the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
