Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cologne and Nice follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from CGN to NCE start from 09:55 — the earliest with Eurowings. The last departure is at 14:05 with Eurowings. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CGN to NCE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Nice (and then seeing more of France!) is a breeze with Eurowings. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Eurowings.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and NCE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
47 € is the best price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Return flights start at 99 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book five 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 CGN to NCE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you prefer to travel during 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 CGN to NCE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're getting in on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and chase adventure across Nice and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Nice. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to go to Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to NCE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its popular 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 must-experience destination in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without experiencing Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
