Traveling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is three hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MCT to NCE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MCT and NCE include:
Zurich Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, $154 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $445. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCT to NCE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCT to NCE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel near NCE if you're on a late Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCT to NCE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometers west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another favorite destination in France and is around 306 kilometers north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.