Take off for Istanbul and the crossroads of the world
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Useful information for your trip to Istanbul
See more See lessYou’ve done it: you've booked your Nice to Istanbul direct flight. You’re headed out to explore this amazing, multi-faceted place. Because your Nice-Istanbul ticket is a bit magical. It doesn’t just take you to one continent, but two: Europe and Asia. Not just to one city, but three: in addition to Turkey’s largest you get Constantinople (the Ottoman capital) and Byzantium, the Second Rome. A long and beautiful history that will turn your Nice-Istanbul flight into a true time machine!
The formalities for travelling to Istanbul
- Entry requirements: good news for French citizens: Turkey doesn’t require a visa for a trip of less than 90 days. You must simply present an ID card or passport valid at least 6 months past your date of arrival. Please note that while valid in France, the 5-year ID card validity extension is not recognised in Turkey.
- Currency: in Turkey, you’ll be paying in Turkish lira. 1 lira is worth around €0.15. Be ready to make your first purchases by visiting Interchange, the currency exchange specialists, with counters in both terminals at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.
Your Nice-Istanbul direct flight
At Nice Airport, flights to Istanbul always depart from Terminal 1. This is where the Turkish Airlines direct Nice-Istanbul flight departs - the only direct flight to the late Constantinople.
To start your trip to old Byzantium off on the right foot, don’t risk arriving late to the airport. Don’t forget that before you can go to your gate, you’ll need to go through customs - in addition to security screenings. Give yourself at least 1 hour 30 minutes to do so stress-free. Add an additional 15 minutes should you need to go to your airline's counter to collect your ticket or check a bag.
Departure airport Nice Côte d'Azur Airport Departure terminal Terminal 1 Arrival airport Istanbul Airport Arriving in Istanbul
You’ll be landing in the new Istanbul Airport, inaugurated in 2019 and located around 40 kilometres from the city centre. An underground line is currently under construction to connect the airport to the city. It will be operational in 2020 at the earliest. Until then, you can:
- Take the bus: all day long the Havaist company will take you to the centre in a little over an hour and a half. There are 5 different lines that feed into the city.
- Take a taxi: Taxis here accept up to 4 passengers. The trip will cost around €30. It will take at least half an hour.
- Hire a car: you're spoilt for choice with nearly 20 agencies present in the Arrivals Hall.
What to do in
Istanbul ?
One number is enough to prove Istanbul's worth: the city has no fewer than 4 major zones listed as World Heritage Sites. Jewels that add to the beauty of the city. But old stones and prestigious monuments aren’t the only reason to visit the pearl of the Bosporus. Istanbul bewitches visitors with its ambiguous character fuelled by its unique location on a straight that separates two seas and two continents, and with its ability to absorb the best of both worlds.
Regular flights Nice - Istanbul IST
FLIGHTS TURKISH AIRLINES from Nice to Istanbul
Flights per day :
- Mon 2
- Tue 2
- Wed 2
- Thu 2
- Fri 2
- Sat 2
- Sun 2
Regular flights Nice - Istanbul SAW
FLIGHTS PEGASUS AIRLINES from Nice to Istanbul
Flights per day :
- Mon 0
- Tue 1
- Wed 0
- Thu 1
- Fri 0
- Sat 1
- Sun 1
Frequently asked questions
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How long does a Nice-Istanbul flight take?
The average flight time between Nice and Istanbul is 2 hours 45 minutes.
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