Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Brussels and Nice share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 25 weekly Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Brussels Airlines has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Brussels Airlines.
With an impressive 88.7% of services arriving on schedule, Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BRU to NCE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between BRU and NCE:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
C$60 is currently the best price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start from C$116. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BRU to NCE, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRU to NCE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of all flights departing from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NCE if you're taking a late Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Brussels Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRU to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.