Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, making Cairns nine hours ahead of Nice.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
At the moment, $637 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,351. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCE to CNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from NCE to CNS.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of the flights that depart from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near NCE:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNS if you have a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairns and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks before traveling.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport to central Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cairns in February.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to go to Cairns during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 88ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to CNS in August if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 61ºF and 77ºF on average.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairns. Around 180 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 270 miles south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without a visit to Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
