Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nice Côte d'Azur to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Nice to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nice (NCE) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Popular in
August
Cheapest in
January
Average price
£206
Good round-trip deal
£639 or less
Good one-way deal
£144 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nice to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nice to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Nice to Istanbul Airport is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nice to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nice to Istanbul Airport (average of £88). Flying from Nice to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NCE to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Nice to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Nice to Istanbul Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 84% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Nice to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Nice to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
The most flights from NCE to IST are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Nice to Istanbul delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Nice and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Nice to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nice to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Air Seoul have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Pegasus Airlines from Nice to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Nice to Istanbul?
For a flight from Nice to Istanbul, you will be flying from Côte d'Azur. Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city. Côte d'Azur is the only Nice airport and it handles 5 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 1 airline has flights to Istanbul from Nice Côte d'Azur on a regular basis.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nice to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Nice to Istanbul Airport is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £142 on this airline. Pegasus Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nice to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nice to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nice to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nice to Istanbul Airport (average of £88). Flying from Nice to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 November 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Nice to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Nice to Istanbul become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Istanbul from Nice today and book when prices fit your budget.
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