Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Nice and Brussels follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
Leave enough time to make your NCE to BRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is easy with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Brussels Airlines on this route.
Brussels Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NCE to BRU flights, with 88.7% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between NCE and BRU include:
Geneve Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport flight is ج.م. 1,760. A return fare right now is ج.م. 3,670. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from NCE to BRU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NCE to BRU couldn't be easier 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 fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Cote D'Azur Airport's on-time performance, 74.5% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you have a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brussels and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to BRU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Belgium waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without experiencing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
