Travelling from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Check out your options for leaving Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Milan and Nice (where Cote D'Azur Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) is the most popular route. There are 1 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Gulf Air at 07:55. Go for the first MXP to NCE departure with Gulf Air at 07:55 if you want to get going earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to NCE.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) operate out of this terminal.
If you want to leave from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport with Gulf Air.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Milan to NCE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking to fly out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? You can book a direct flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) out of this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to NCE are offered by Gulf Air.
Break up your flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and NCE include:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 58 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to NCE:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 42 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport is R 612. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,754. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Milan to NCE within that timeframe.
The cheapest month for tickets from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Nice in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Milan to NCE, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Visit in February if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Milan to Cote D'Azur Airport.
More about Nice
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Nice.
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