Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Nice is one hour ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LIS to NCE start at 05:55 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 22:00 with TAP Portugal. Overall, you can take your pick of 74 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to NCE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
TAP Portugal offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is TAP Portugal.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LIS to NCE flights is TAP Portugal.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LIS and NCE:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, ج.م. 1,827 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 4,047. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to NCE by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LIS to NCE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nice in January.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela 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 and 30ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to NCE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Nice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in France, head for Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among its highlights.
