Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Nice and Frankfurt are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 34 Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:30 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:05 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your NCE to FRA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a cinch with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
With 77.94% of services arriving as planned, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering NCE to FRA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between NCE and FRA include:
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
£57 is the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts from £131. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from NCE to FRA by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from NCE to FRA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights taking off from Cote D'Azur Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider staying in a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in January.
When reserving your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to FRA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 260 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
