Traveling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAA to NCE flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAA and NCE include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is $279. A return plane ticket is currently $603. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to NCE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to NCE.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Follow your own route with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and find adventure across Nice and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the center of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
It takes around 40 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Nice in January.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 63ºF to 86ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 32ºF and 57ºF then.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 100 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 190 miles north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favorite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
