Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport takes 1 hour 26 minutes (on average). Nice's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Munich.
Every week, there are 35 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, take the 06:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from MUC to NCE is 21:50 with Lufthansa.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the MUC - NCE route include:
Geneve Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
Frankfurt Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter France, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the latest information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MUC to NCE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is $22. The cheapest price for a return flight is $71. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from MUC to NCE by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich, Franz Josef Strauss Airport can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
It takes around 42 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Nice in February.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you'd like to visit Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to NCE in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Nice
Once you've locked in your flights from MUC to NCE, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Nice. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Promenade Des Anglais and Castle Hill are a couple of big attractions to put on your Nice travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Matisse Museum.
Complete your Nice trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cote D'Azur Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Nice.