Travelling from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Your flight from Washington DC to NCE won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Washington DC to NCE leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider starting your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flight ticket from this hub.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to NCE are available with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from IAD to NCE.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to NCE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Lock in a flight ticket from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and NCE are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport flight:
Flights that take off from BWI reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near NCE and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport is ر.ق. 899. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,866. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Washington DC to NCE by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Book your Washington DC to NCE flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Cote D'Azur Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are must-do's during your Nice adventure.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 153 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.