Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIO and NCE:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is 41 €. A round-trip fare right now is 96 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BIO to NCE.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BIO touch down on schedule 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits 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.
Booking your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nice in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to NCE in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its must-visit sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Lyon is another sought-after destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.