Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester one hour behind Nice.
Take your pick of six weekly Nice Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your NCE to MAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating NCE to MAN flights, easyJet has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NCE and MAN include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Nice Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MAN if you're on a late Nice Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Manchester in March.
When booking your flight from Nice Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to MAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No trip is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.