Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
3 hours 7 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Nice and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 18 weekly flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The 07:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available between NCE and IST. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:10 if early starts aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines runs direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between NCE and IST:
Geneve Airport
Strasbourg Airport
Palese Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NCE to IST.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
C$120 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. A return flight starts from C$289. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from NCE to IST, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 8 kilometres from the center of Nice, Cote D'Azur Airport can be reached in approximately 13 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul takes about 50 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flight tickets from NCE to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from NCE to IST:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are highlights which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
There's more than one way to get to and from Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another popular choice. Check out the prices and departure times from this international airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Istanbul vacation.