Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is one hour behind Santorini (Thira) and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your JTR to NCE flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the top stopovers between JTR and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is $51. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $204. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from JTR to NCE, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JTR to NCE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JTR touch down on schedule 92.74% of the time.
To reach Santorini International Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to JTR:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you have a late Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nice in January.
When reserving your flight from Santorini International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JTR to NCE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.