Cheap flights from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE)

Riviera coast airport, 7 km west of central Nice

Nice-Côte d'Azur sits 7 km west of central Nice on the Mediterranean coast and is the third-busiest airport in France. It is heavily international, with Air France, easyJet, British Airways and Lufthansa leading a network that reaches across Europe plus seasonal long-haul to New York, Dubai and Doha. The terminals connect directly to the Nice tramway.

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Airlines flying from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE)

Major carriers: Air France, easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa. Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest month to fly from Nice?
Late January, February and November are the cheapest weeks at NCE, with airfare to and from the Riviera dropping sharply outside the leisure peak. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap stretches the view to a full year, so you can spot off-peak windows even when default flight searches only show 60 days.
Which airlines are based at Nice-Côte d'Azur?
easyJet runs its largest French base at NCE, with permanently crewed aircraft. Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM provide hub-feed services, and seasonal carriers like Delta, Emirates, Qatar Airways and United add transatlantic and Gulf capacity through summer.
How far is Nice airport from the city centre?
Nice-Côte d'Azur is about 7 km west of central Nice. Tramway line 2 runs from the terminals to the city centre and Port Lympia in around 25 minutes, with departures every few minutes. By taxi the trip takes 15-20 minutes, with fixed fares published for the city centre and Monaco.
Are there direct flights from Nice to the United States?
Yes, in summer. Delta runs a seasonal Nice-New York JFK service, joined by United on Newark in some years. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap shows when the direct route is open and how it compares against connecting via CDG, AMS or LHR for the rest of the year.

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