Flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 4 airliners who offer flights from Côte d'Azur International Airport including Amelia, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 54 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Côte d'Azur International Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport from Côte d'Azur International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Côte d'Azur International Airport.
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Côte d'Azur International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Côte d'Azur International Airport
- Buses to Côte d'Azur International Airport
- Taxis to Côte d'Azur International Airport
- Train Services to/near Côte d'Azur International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport
- Buses from Istanbul Airport
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Côte d'Azur International Airport to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 00:15 | 19:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 00:15 | 19:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 00:15 | 19:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Amelia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 15:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from Côte d'Azur International Airport to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 00:15
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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| Monday | 11:00
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| Tuesday | 19:05
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| Wednesday | 00:15
11:00
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| Thursday | 19:05
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| Friday | 00:15
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| Saturday | 11:00
19:05
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| Sunday | 11:00
19:05
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 2 Minutes | |
| Lyon to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 7 Minutes | |
| Marseille to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 6 Minutes | |
| Milan Malpensa to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 47 Minutes | |
| Turin to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 53 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Istanbul Airport airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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