Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, making Nice one hour ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your EMA to NCE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport. These are the top stopovers between EMA and NCE:
Barcelona Airport
Alicante Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Nice Airport (NCE)
$115 is the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport flight. Return flights start from $249. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EMA to NCE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart EMA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near EMA. Whether you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Grab a Nice Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Nice in March.
Book your flight from East Midlands Airport to Nice Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EMA to NCE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.