Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE).
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to NCE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to NCE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on time at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to NCE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport is ر.ق. 1,639. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,987. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to NCE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Nice. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to NCE flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to 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 Rio De Janeiro to Cote D'Azur Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
Mission Promenade des Anglais and Vieux-Nice are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Nice travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in France, head for Lyon, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are the start of reasons to visit.
