Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, making Nice one hour behind Athens.
Flights from ATH to NCE start from 09:10 — the first with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:10 with easyJet. In total, there are eight weekly Athens International Airport to Nice Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ATH to NCE flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Aegean Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 88.57% of services arriving on schedule, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for ATH to NCE flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and NCE:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Mykonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Airport (NCE)
At the moment, $45 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $89. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to NCE, book your journey two months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to NCE.
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Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is approximately 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Nice Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is roughly 6 kilometers from central Nice. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Nice Airport for August if you want to visit Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to NCE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 306 kilometers north-west to Lyon to tick off its top attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometers west of Nice, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.