Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from NCE to Beijing, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from NCE to Beijing, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
To visit China for tourism purposes, you'll need a visa if you have a passport from France. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing.
The journey from central Nice to NCE takes about 42 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to NCE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Beijing
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing is $293. The cheapest price for a return flight is $622. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NCE to Beijing, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is about 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 miles away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in about 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 35 miles from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
After your flight from NCE to Beijing, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to PKX. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing. To escape the crowds, travel to Beijing in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 70ºF to 95ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºF and 37ºF. Look for cheap flights from NCE to Beijing sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Beijing:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-do's during your Beijing adventure.
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