Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Basel and Nice share the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from eight weekly Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 20:20.
To ensure you catch your BSL to NCE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BSL to NCE flights is easyJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.02% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BSL and NCE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BSL land on time.
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near NCE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nice Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport to central Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Nice based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Nice Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to NCE in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another standout destination in France and is around 161 kilometres west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.