Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 35 minutes.
Nice is six hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your IAD to NCE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Nice (and then discovering more of France!) is a breeze with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and NCE:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Nice Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport flight is 228 €. A return ticket is currently 558 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to NCE, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAD to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Pick up a Nice Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Nice in March.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nice Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to NCE in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, a trip 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.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among its highlights.