What are the most exciting events happening in Istanbul?

The best events to attend in Istanbul include: Istanbul Film Festival, an annual event showcasing international and Turkish films Istanbul Music Festival, a celebration of classical music featuring renowned artists Istanbul Biennial, a contemporary art exhibition held every two years with global participation Istanbul Tulip Festival, a month-long festival celebrating the city's tulip heritage with colorful displays throughout parks.

What are the best holidays to spend in Istanbul?

The best holidays to experience in Istanbul include: Republic Day, national pride and celebrations on October 29 Eid al-Fitr, festive atmosphere marking the end of Ramadan with family gatherings in April or May Eid al-Adha, significant religious holiday with communal prayers and feasts in June or July New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and parties on December 31.

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Overview: Nice to Istanbul flight

France

Turkey

Flights from Nice to Istanbul depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 11h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $123 (€103) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

1119 miles (1801 km)

Average flight duration

11h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

$123 (€103)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

3h 0m

Cheapest month to travel

November

First flight

05:45

Last flight

22:10

Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Nice to Istanbul

Showing times and prices for May 20

Cheapest price

$267

Average price

$821

Fastest journey

3 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 58 m

Flights per day

Distance

1801 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nice to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nice to Istanbul will cost around $821 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $267.

Fast flights

Of the 50 flights that leave Nice for Istanbul onTue, May 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 20 the direct flights cover the 1801 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .

On Tue, May 20 the longest flights will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

LO342 · LO137

10:40AM12h10

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

11:50PMIstanbul Airport (IST)

$2671One-way

1 transfer

VY1520 · VY3070

11:45PM16h45

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

05:30PMIstanbul Airport (IST)

$2731One-way

1 transfer

AF6211 · AF1390

11:15AM15h10

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

03:25AMIstanbul Airport (IST)

$3341One-way

1 transfer

AF6219 · AF1390

01:45PM12h40

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

03:25AMIstanbul Airport (IST)

$3341One-way

1 transfer

AF7317 · AF1390

12:35PM13h50

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

03:25AMIstanbul Airport (IST)

$3341One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Nice to Istanbul flight times

Showing flights for today, Monday, May 19

Last updated at 11:39 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
AF6219 · AF1390	11:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	12h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
LH1061 · LH1304	12:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	5h55	6:20 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6221 · AF1390	12:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	11h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az345+az7050	1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	26h05	3:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	1 transfer
az345+az7060	1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	23h10	12:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	1 transfer
az345+az7032	1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h15	11:35 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az345+az7030	1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	18h25	7:45 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az345+az7034	1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	7h15	8:35 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
QR56 · QR239	1:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	19h00	8:55 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
QR56 · QR241	1:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	19h15	9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	1 transfer
QR56 · QR245	1:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	25h40	3:35 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
QR56 · QR237	1:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	13h25	3:20 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF7305 · AF1390	2:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	10h20	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6225 · AF1390	2:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	10h10	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF7311 · AF1390	4:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	8h05	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
QR8080 · QR152 · QR241	4:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	16h25	9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	2 transfers
QR8080 · QR152 · QR239	4:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	16h10	8:55 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	2 transfers
KL1480+KL1959	5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	20h15	1:20 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az355+az7036	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h55	4:15 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az355+az7030	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	14h25	7:45 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF7309 · AF1390	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	7h05	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
az355+az7050	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h05	3:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	1 transfer
az355+az7060	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	19h10	12:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	1 transfer
az355+az7032	5:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	18h15	11:35 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
TK1816	5:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	3h00	8:40 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	0 transfersDirect
OS430+OS199+LH1298	7:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	14h40	10:05 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	2 transfers
VY1518 · VY3070	9:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	16h35	2:30 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
Tuesday, May 20
AF7315 · AF1390	4:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	20h20	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
LH1069 · LH1300	4:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	9h15	2:00 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6201 · AF1390	4:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	19h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6203 · AF1390	5:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	18h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
VY1516 · VY3070	6:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	8h30	2:30 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
LH2271+LH103 · LH1300	6:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	7h15	2:00 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	2 transfers
AF6207 · AF1390	7:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	17h10	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
LH1059 · LH1300	8:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	5h55	2:00 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
LH1059 · LH1304	8:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	10h15	6:20 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
TK1814	8:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	3h05	11:40 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	0 transfersDirect
LO342 · LO137	8:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	12h10	8:50 PM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6209 · AF1390	8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	15h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF7303 · AF1390	9:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	15h20	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6211 · AF1390	9:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	15h10	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF7317 · AF1390	10:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	13h50	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
QR6995+QR150 · QR239	10:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h15	8:55 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	2 transfers
QR6995+QR152 · QR239	10:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h15	8:55 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	2 transfers
QR6995+QR152 · QR241	10:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h30	9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	2 transfers
QR6995+QR150 · QR241	10:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	22h30	9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)	2 transfers
AF6213 · AF1390	10:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	13h40	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
AF6215 · AF1390	11:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	13h10	12:25 AM Istanbul Airport (IST)	1 transfer
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Airlines: Turkish Airlines, KLM and Air France flights from Nice to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines, KLM and Air France flights will get you to Istanbul from Nice from $124 (€103). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best flight times and tickets for your trip.

Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next flight from Nice to Istanbul.

Nice to Istanbul flight information with Turkish Airlines:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: $192

Discover Affordable Nice to Istanbul Flights

Explore exciting journey options with Nice to Istanbul flights connecting France and Turkey's vibrant cities via regular air services. You can conveniently depart from Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) for a seamless travel experience between these fascinating destinations. Alternatively, flights from Nice to Istanbul may also land at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Istanbul's secondary airport located on the Asian side of the city. As part of the stunning landscapes of the French Riviera and the culturally rich tapestry of Istanbul, your journey promises to be both enjoyable and inspiring.

Find Cheap Nice to Istanbul Flight Tickets

Flying from Nice to Istanbul doesn't have to break the bank! For savvy travelers eyeing this breathtaking journey, it's possible to find remarkably affordable flight tickets with the cheapest options starting at just $123 (€103). While prices can vary, the average cost for this route is about $256 (€215), making Istanbul an accessible exotic escape. The best time to travel from Nice to Istanbul in terms of both convenience and cost tends to be October, as you can enjoy pleasant weather alongside competitive ticket prices. Keep in mind, flight deals are often found by booking in advance and being flexible with your travel dates.

Nice to Istanbul Flights with Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Vueling Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air

Experience the ease of booking your Nice to Istanbul flights with a variety of reputable airlines at your service. Turkish Airlines offers a remarkable journey with a selection of travel classes and top-tier in-flight experience, including exemplary meal services. KLM provides passengers with comfortable seating and an impressive range of entertainment options. Opt for the elegance of Air France, which combines luxury with efficiency, offering personalized services in both economy and business classes. For those preferring German reliability, Lufthansa ensures a seamless journey with an emphasis on comfort and safety. Pegasus Airlines, known for its budget-friendly travel, still delivers excellent service with added amenities. Vueling Airlines offers a flexible fare mix catering to different budgets, while LOT Polish Airlines ensures swift and relaxing travels. Lastly, Norwegian Air stands out with its focus on affordability without compromising essential in-flight services. These airlines not only offer competitive pricing but also distinctive features that make each travel experience unique.

Nice to Istanbul Direct Flights

Experience the convenience of hopping on one of the many Nice to Istanbul direct flights that take to the skies daily, offering seamless travel without the need for layovers. These non-stop flights connect Côte d'Azur to Turkey's bustling cultural hub multiple times throughout the day, with a frequency of 4 direct flights per day. This steady stream of direct travel options ensures flexibility for your itinerary, letting you enjoy a smooth journey from the French Riviera to Istanbul's vibrant cityscape. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, these flights provide a simple and efficient way to reach your destination.

FAQs: Nice to Istanbul Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Nice to Istanbul hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Istanbul.

Cheap plane tickets from Nice to Istanbul can start from as little as $124 (€103) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Nice to Istanbul is $258 (€215); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Nice to Istanbul flight time is 3 h covering the 1117 mile (1801 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Nice to Istanbul leaves at 5: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Nice to Istanbul leaves at 10: 10PM.

There are 37 flights a day from Nice to Istanbul which require at least one change with Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Vueling Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.

Take the Nice to Istanbul flight with Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Pegasus Airlines, Vueling Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the route from Nice to Istanbul as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Flights from Nice to Istanbul generally leave from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 8.7 km away from Nice city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.4 km from Istanbul city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Nice to Istanbul by plane is November.

Yes, you can take a flight between Nice and Istanbul.

Istanbul is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Nice will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 2 h in winter and 1 h in summer between Nice and Istanbul.

The best events to attend in Istanbul include:

Istanbul Film Festival, an annual event showcasing international and Turkish films
Istanbul Music Festival, a celebration of classical music featuring renowned artists
Istanbul Biennial, a contemporary art exhibition held every two years with global participation
Istanbul Tulip Festival, a month-long festival celebrating the city's tulip heritage with colorful displays throughout parks.

The best holidays to experience in Istanbul include:

Republic Day, national pride and celebrations on October 29
Eid al-Fitr, festive atmosphere marking the end of Ramadan with family gatherings in April or May
Eid al-Adha, significant religious holiday with communal prayers and feasts in June or July
New Year's Eve, lively celebrations welcoming the new year with fireworks and parties on December 31.

The best seasons to visit Istanbul are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Istanbul is during April-June or September-November.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Nice to Istanbul

Nice

Istanbul

The major airport for departures in Nice is Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for your trip from Nice to Istanbul.

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