Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is one hour ahead of Glasgow and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PIK to NCE flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PIK and NCE:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
69 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts from 129 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PIK to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to Glasgow Prestwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PIK:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Travel at your own speed with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to visit Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PIK to NCE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.