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173 € Cheap Flights from Nice to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Nice to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 208 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.173 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 173 €, select.
Istanbul.174 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Istanbul.174 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 174 €, select.
Istanbul.175 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Nice on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Istanbul.179 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Nice on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Istanbul.183 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Istanbul.183 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Istanbul.190 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Nice on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Istanbul.190 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Nice on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Istanbul.192 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nice on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Istanbul.196 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Nice on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 196 €, select.
Istanbul.199 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Nice on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Istanbul.199 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Nice on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Istanbul.199 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Nice on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Istanbul.199 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Mon, 29 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Nice on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.
Istanbul.199 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Nice on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Nice.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nice to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nice to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jun
from 229 €
Jul
from 208 €
Aug
from 226 €
Sep
from 183 €
Oct
from 175 €
Nov
from 174 €
Dec
from 174 €
Jan
from 173 €
Feb
from 190 €
Mar
from 190 €
Apr
from 208 €
May
from 214 €

Direct flights from Nice to Istanbul

Nice to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nice to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
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Nice to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found173 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time3 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Nice to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nice to Istanbul is 173 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Nice to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Nice to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 47 flights per week flying from Nice to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Nice to Istanbul is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 6 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 1 minute.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Nice and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Flights from NCE to IST start at 10:35 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:30 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • Your NCE to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCE and IST:

    • Geneva Airport

    • Bari Airport

    • Strasbourg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Currently, 85 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 173 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to IST.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NCE to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Nice Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Nice Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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