Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport is 7 hours.
Nice is three hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Dubai Airport to Nice Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 08:20 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 08:40 with Emirates.
To ensure you get on your DXB to NCE flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Traveling to Nice (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Emirates.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to NCE flights, with 78.69% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and NCE include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Nice Airport (NCE)
$165 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Nice Airport flight. A return flight starts at $323. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to NCE, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to NCE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel near NCE if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Nice Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is roughly 6 kilometers from central Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nice in March.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Nice Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to NCE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Nice. Around 306 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in France, head for Marseille, about 161 kilometers west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.
