Flying from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Biarritz and Nice follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your BIQ to NCE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger 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 is a wise move.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the top stopovers between BIQ and NCE:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, ر.ق. 171 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 352. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIQ to NCE.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BIQ to NCE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
75.93% of flights that take off from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport from central Biarritz, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BIQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo to explore Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIQ to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its popular sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
