Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Osaka: what you need to know
Osaka is 8 hours ahead of Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located. Osaka operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from NCE to Osaka, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from NCE to Osaka. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
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You can visit Japan for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from France. But before booking your flight tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Nice to NCE takes about 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near NCE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Osaka
C$729 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,343. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCE to Osaka if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka.
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Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near KIX:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is about 16 kilometres from central Osaka. After your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from NCE to Osaka, settle in at a hotel near ITM. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Osaka in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from NCE to Osaka in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 10ºC.
More about Osaka
After booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Osaka:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Osaka to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Osaka and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Osaka.