Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the NCE - CPT route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
To find out whether you need a visa to enter South Africa, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NCE to CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport is C$469. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$987. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from NCE to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from NCE to CPT every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The journey from central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport takes about 42 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to NCE? If you're on an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Cape Town. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from NCE to CPT sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by finding the perfect stay. Once you've booked your flight from NCE to CPT, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Table Mountain and Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Cape Town to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Robben Island.
Complete your Cape Town trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Cape Town International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cape Town.
