Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your NCE to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from NCE to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
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Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Nice to NCE takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Mexico City
$1,020 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $1,566. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from NCE to Mexico City, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from NCE to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Make yourself at home here after your NCE to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Visit Mexico City in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
