Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is seven hours ahead of Edmonton and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YEG to NCE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, 209 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 542 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YEG to NCE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YEG to NCE.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights departing from Edmonton International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YEG? If you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nice in January.
When booking your flight from Edmonton International 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 sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YEG to NCE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nice. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
