Flying from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE).
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Your flight from Washington DC to NCE won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're traveling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to NCE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 4 miles from the center of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Figure out if flying from IAD works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Washington DC to NCE with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of IAD.
United is the go-to airline for bookings on the IAD to NCE route.
Split up your flight from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and NCE are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 25 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to NCE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) with one or more stops out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and NCE:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 30 miles away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from BWI make it to their destination on schedule 77% of the time.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 4 miles from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is $256. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $627. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Washington DC to NCE by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
July is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Nice based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Washington DC to NCE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 63ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 36ºF and 54ºF.
More about Nice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
Your Nice visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 190 miles away to the northwest, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another favorite destination in France and is around 95 miles west of Nice. No trip is complete without experiencing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.