Flying from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to NCE.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Nice Cote d'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and venture far and wide through Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 6 kilometres from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$634 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Return flights start at $991. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to NCE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Plan your visit to Nice in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Ottawa to NCE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are top attractions which should be on every Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nice. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Around 306 kilometres northwest of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.