Flying from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Around 7 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Nice is three hours behind Dubai. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Emirates operates a 8:20am departure between DXB and NCE.
Your flight from Dubai to NCE won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Get to your destination in one go from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport with Emirates. This leading airline operates departures from DXB.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Emirates between DXB and NCE.
With an impressive 85.25% of services arriving as planned, Emirates is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to NCE leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport. Check out these connections between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and NCE:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to NCE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and see more of Nice and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice is around 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport is C$168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$349. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to NCE.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Nice. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Dubai to NCE flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Cote D'Azur Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are popular attractions which should feature on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nice. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
