Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your NCE to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCE and CPT:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,596 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,412. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NCE to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from NCE to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights departing from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CPT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another major stop in South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are among the biggest draws.
