Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest is 2 hours 37 minutes.
Bucharest is 1 hour ahead of Nice, where Cote D'Azur Airport is located. Bucharest operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 8 weekly flights between the two airports, Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 08:10. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from NCE to OTP is with Wizz Air Malta at 23:40.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from NCE to Bucharest.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest are available for booking. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will be where your journey ends.
Wizz Air Malta is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from NCE to Bucharest, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can visit Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from France. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Nice, NCE can be reached in about 13 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 42 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NCE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bucharest
R 615 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,540. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from NCE to Bucharest, book your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 36 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near OTP:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bucharest, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from NCE to Bucharest in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Bucharest
Start your Bucharest trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bucharest, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are major attractions which should feature on any good Bucharest itinerary.
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