Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your MEX to NCE flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEX and NCE:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, $384 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $780. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEX to NCE if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near MEX:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Follow your own route with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the center of Nice has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Nice. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to go to Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 63ºF and 86ºF.
February has average temperatures of between 32ºF and 57ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MEX to NCE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 100 miles west to Marseille to tick off its leading attractions. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, your itinerary will be busy.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 190 miles north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.