Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Nice.
Each week, there are 18 Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, go for the 10:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:10 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your NCE to IST flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCE and IST:
Palese Airport
Geneve Airport
Strasbourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, $91 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $188. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from NCE to IST by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCE to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights leaving Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you have a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another favorite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.