Travelling from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Nice is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to NCE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Vancouver to NCE flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Go where the road takes you with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and see more of Nice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 6 kilometres from Cote D'Azur Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
C$351 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport. A return flight starts at C$812. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to NCE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to NCE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Nice should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nice. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, head for Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are key highlights.