Traveling from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) leaving from here.
7 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Montreal. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Take your pick of 4 direct services a week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 6:10pm departure from YUL to NCE.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to NCE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) leave from this terminal.
Air Canada is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport leaving from YUL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YUL and NCE is Air Canada.
Air Canada stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services landing as scheduled.
Located around 19 kilometers from the center of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can arrive at YHU from the center of Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 23 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Montreal to NCE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
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 Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Nice. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is AED 986. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,880. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to NCE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Montreal to NCE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Montreal to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
There are plenty of things to do in Nice when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Vieux-Nice followed by Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometers away to the northwest, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, head for Marseille, about 153 kilometers west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key highlights.