Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport takes an average of 7 hours 2 minutes. The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which makes it 3 hours behind Dubai.
Take your pick of 10 weekly flights from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. The 08:20 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take from DXB to NCE. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 15:55 if you're not into early starts.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Nice (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Look through the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the DXB - NCE route are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter France, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DXB to NCE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 117 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 223 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to NCE.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Simply select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, Dubai Airport can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel near NCE if you're on a late flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 13 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 42 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DXB to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from DXB to NCE:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are must-visits when exploring Nice.
Complete your Nice trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cote D'Azur Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Nice.