Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Budapest and Nice are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of seven weekly Budapest Airport to Nice Airport flights. The 11:15 departure with Wizz Air is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your BUD to NCE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Nice (and then exploring more of France!) is a snap with Wizz Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Wizz Air on this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, Wizz Air has the best on-time performance for BUD to NCE flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BUD and NCE:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Nice Airport (NCE)
At the moment, $69 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $158. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUD to NCE.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD reach their destination on time.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NCE if you're catching a late Budapest Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Nice Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Nice. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to NCE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.