Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stuttgart and Nice share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your STR to NCE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Nice (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Eurowings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STR and NCE:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
At the moment, 27 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 67 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STR to NCE.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STR to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
77.15% of flights taking off from Stuttgart Airport land at their destination on time.
Stuttgart Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Stuttgart. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near STR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you have a late Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Explore without limits with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and find adventure across Nice and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STR to NCE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its leading sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without seeing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.