Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport takes on average 3 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport start from 07:05 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest flight is the 19:10 option with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 18 services every week from IST to NCE.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Nice (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Look through the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and NCE are:
Geneve Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter France, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from IST to NCE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is $81. The cheapest price for a return flight is $197. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from IST to NCE by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from IST to NCE. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The journey from central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the center of Nice takes about 13 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometers away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 42 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Nice in February.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to NCE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from IST to NCE, browse our accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Nice.
Complete your Nice trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Cote D'Azur Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Nice.