Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Nice and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your NCE to YVR flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between NCE and YVR:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
264 € is the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 410 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from NCE to YVR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Cote D'Azur Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to NCE:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.
