Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town one hour ahead of Nice.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your NCE to CPT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NCE and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, $752 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,220. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from NCE to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from NCE to CPT.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
76% of flights that leave from Nice Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Nice Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.