Traveling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 50 minutes.
Bastia - Corsica's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nice.
Every week, there are 30 Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 08:55 Air Corsica flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Air Corsica.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to BIA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Bastia - Corsica (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Air Corsica. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Corsica.
Air Corsica ranks as the top on-time carrier for NCE to BIA flights, with 91.3% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between NCE and BIA:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
$93 is the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight. A return flight starts from $190. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book eight months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NCE to BIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights taking off from Cote D'Azur Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near NCE:
Arriving at Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BIA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bastia - Corsica and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Bastia Poretta Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
From Bastia Poretta Airport, Bastia - Corsica is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bastia - Corsica in February.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bastia Poretta Airport for July if you want to go to Bastia - Corsica during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to BIA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Bastia - Corsica has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometers west of Bastia - Corsica, a trip to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Nice, about 209 kilometers north-west of Bastia - Corsica. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are among its highlights.
