Traveling from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Columbus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Columbus to NCE.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Columbus to NCE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Traveling from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
LCK is around 23 kilometers from central Columbus. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to NCE flight, treat yourself to a stay at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Nice. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$341 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Return flights start from $786. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Columbus to NCE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Nice. July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Columbus to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Columbus to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are popular attractions which should be on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nice. Around 306 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in France, consider Marseille, about 153 kilometers west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among its highlights.
