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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price on 30 Oct
£56
Average ticket price on 30 Oct
£210
Fastest journey on 30 Oct
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 30 Oct
4 h 23 m
Flights on 30 Oct
53
Distance
1551 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Nice will cost around £210 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £56.
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 53 flights from Edinburgh to Nice, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1551 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 55 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.
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Flights from Edinburgh to Nice depart on average 54 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1551 km distance in 2h 40m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1551 km |
Average flight duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Flights per day 54 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
First flight 5:35 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Nice.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Nice flights for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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LH961 · LH116 · LH2274 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 23:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961 · LH1064 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4h45 | 18:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH961 · LH120 · LH2274 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 9h40 | 23:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
KL928 · KL1481 | 13:25 Edinburgh Airport | 8h25 | 22:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA350 | 13:25 Edinburgh Airport | 6h00 | 20:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1447 · BA352 | 13:25 Edinburgh Airport | 8h35 | 23:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA8705+ BA352 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 8h30 | 23:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1451 · BA352 | 15:15 Edinburgh Airport | 6h45 | 23:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1453 · BA352 | 16:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 23:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL932 · KL1481 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 22:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
D83503 · D83640 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 13h40 | 10:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX562+ LX8291 | 19:40 Edinburgh Airport | 12h05 | 8:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL930 · KL1475 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 14h05 | 11:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
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KL922 · KL1477 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 9h45 | 16:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL922 · KL1475 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4h55 | 11:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7306 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 7h20 | 14:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7304 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 5h05 | 11:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7318 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 15h55 | 22:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7308 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 15:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7310 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 10h30 | 17:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7312 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 11h50 | 18:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7316 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 14h30 | 21:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF7314 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 12h55 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
U23251 | 6:00 Edinburgh Airport | 2h40 | 9:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1461 · BA342 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 13:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
OS7214+ OS204 · OS377 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 14:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH965 · LH102 · LH2272 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 10h30 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1461 · BA344 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 8h00 | 15:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH106 · LH2272 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 10h30 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH965+ AZ403 · AZ354 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 11h25 | 18:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH965+ AZ354 · LH5146 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 11h25 | 18:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
BA8701+ BA344 | 6:30 Edinburgh Airport | 7h35 | 15:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA8711+ BA344 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 15:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA342 | 7:25 Edinburgh Airport | 5h30 | 13:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA344 | 7:25 Edinburgh Airport | 6h40 | 15:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA344 | 8:25 Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 15:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA346 | 8:25 Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL924 · KL1481 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 12h20 | 22:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL924 · KL1477 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 16:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA8713+ BA346 | 9:30 Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA346 | 9:55 Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA350 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 8h45 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA346 | 10:55 Edinburgh Airport | 5h35 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF7312 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 18:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF7316 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 8h50 | 21:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF7318 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 10h15 | 22:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF7310 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 17:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF7314 | 11:30 Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
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Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Major collection of works by Marc Chagall, especially his Biblical Message cycle, in a purpose-built museum.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with strong twentieth-century collections and rooftop terraces near Place Garibaldi.
Famous seafront promenade for walking, cycling and beach views, lined with palms and Belle Époque façades.
Historic old town of narrow lanes, baroque churches, markets and lively squares, ideal for wandering on foot.
Grand square between the old town and modern centre, known for arcades, sculptures and evening illumination.
Thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven with olive oil and pepper. A signature Niçoise street food with Ligurian roots.
Salad of raw seasonal vegetables, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, tuna and egg. It is the classic dish most associated with Nice.
Small round tart filled with onions, anchovies and olives. A traditional Niçoise snack often sold in bakeries and markets.
Elegant dining room serving refined Mediterranean cuisine with sea views on the Promenade des Anglais. Good for a more polished meal.
Traditional Niçoise restaurant in the old town known for local classics such as petits farcis and stockfish in a warm, rustic setting.
Lively institution near Cours Saleya famous for socca, petits farcis and other Niçoise staples in a busy, old-school dining room.
Nice is pricier than many French cities, with higher hotel and seafront dining costs, though buses, trams and simple local eateries help keep daily spending manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
Official public transport app
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport -> Jean Médecin, Nice
Easyjet is the only airline offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Nice. The journey takes approximately two hours and forty minutes. Other airlines that fly to Nice are British Airways, Air France, KLM and Brussels Airlines, and they all include at least one stop over. The earliest flight departs at 6.00 a.m. and the last one leaves at 10.25 p.m. Flights with at least two stopovers can take as long as twenty hours. From July to October the prices are marginally higher than the rest of the year.
Edinburgh Airport is in Ingliston, 9.3km west of central Edinburgh. The Airlink 100 express bus runs from the city centre to the airport, as does bus No.35. The Express bus takes twenty minutes but can be longer during rush hour, and costs £7.50. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It departs every ten minutes during peak hours and every thirty minutes off-peak. The 35 bus takes longer but costs only £1.50 for a single journey. A taxi from the city centre will cost roughly £25, and you can also get a tram that stops at Edinburgh Airport tram stop.
Nice is a city on the southeast coast of France, the gateway to the popular seaside resorts around the French Riviera and Monaco. Due to it's above-average annual temperatures, it has been a popular destination for sunseekers for many years. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 5.9km southwest of the city centre. Bus 99 has services to the Gare de Nice-Ville train station, and bus 98 runs to Nice-Riquier train station. Two night buses, the N100 and N200, run between 10.00 p.m. and 4.10 a.m. Taxis are available outside both terminals.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Nice by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Nice flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Nice airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Elevators, assistance.
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