Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CTA 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.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CTA and NCE include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
C$71 is the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$160. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CTA to NCE.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the flights that depart from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CTA? If you've booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're getting in on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Go where the road takes you with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and see more of Nice and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTA to NCE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.