Flying from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport.
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
Flights from BRU to NCE start at 06:50 — the first with Brussels Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BRU to NCE flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BRU to NCE flights. An exceptional 82.35% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRU and NCE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels International Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Brussels. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're on a late Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Nice Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience more of Nice and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Nice Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Nice Airport, Nice is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Nice in March.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRU to NCE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometers north-west of Nice, a trip to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 161 kilometers west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key reasons to visit.