Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dresden.
To ensure you get on your DRS to NCE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DRS and NCE:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
At the moment, C$239 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$308. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from DRS to NCE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
Dresden International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DRS land at their destination as scheduled 84.36% of the time.
Dresden International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Dresden. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DRS:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nice in January.
Book your flight from Dresden International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to visit Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DRS to NCE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include 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 the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.