Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BLQ to NCE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BLQ and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is C$71. A round-trip ticket right now is C$160. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BLQ to NCE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BLQ to NCE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights leaving from Guglielmo Marconi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BLQ:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Nice. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Nice in January.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to NCE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another must-experience destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without a visit to Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
