- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Flights from Manchester to Nice depart on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1290 km distance in 2h 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1290 km |
Average flight duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 64 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 5:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£297
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
1290 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Nice will cost around £297 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £95.
Of the 44 flights that leave Manchester for Nice every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1290 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 35 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.
VY8749 · VY1515
BA1379 · BA338
BA1379 · BA336
BA1381 · BA338
BA1371 · BA338
LS833
U22103
BA1381 · BA328
BA1371 · BA338
LH4087+
LH2272Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a train costs an average of £498.
Distance: 1290 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£122 Average Price | £106 Average Price Cheapest | £511 Average Price |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 50m Average total duration 27h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 47m Average total duration 22h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Nice flights for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1361 · BA332 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 18:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501 · LH2274 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 5h35 | 17:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
OS7358+ OS186 · OS379 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 9h05 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1361 · BA336 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 9h10 | 20:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501 · LH2278 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 9h10 | 20:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361+ BA2576 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 20:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7320 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 9h30 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1479 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 18:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7316 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 6h30 | 18:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7324 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 5h45 | 17:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032 · KL1477 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 16:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7314 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 17:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7318 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF7322 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h40 | 22:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
SN2174 · SN3623 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 9h05 | 21:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH4211+ LH112 · LH2278 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 20:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ LH1064 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 5h55 | 18:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363+ BA2576 | 12:15 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 20:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363 · BA338 | 12:15 Manchester Airport | 10h30 | 23:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363 · BA332 | 12:15 Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 18:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1363 · BA336 | 12:15 Manchester Airport | 7h30 | 20:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LG4542 · LG8253 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 18h25 | 8:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LG4542 · LG8245 | 12:45 Manchester Airport | 6h35 | 20:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LS833 | 13:00 Manchester Airport | 2h20 | 16:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8747 · VY1517 | 13:20 Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 22:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF7322 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 6h45 | 22:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF7320 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 5h35 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA338 | 16:50 Manchester Airport | 5h55 | 23:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH947 · LH128+ LH2270 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 13h00 | 8:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LX381 · LX562 | 18:40 Manchester Airport | 12h35 | 8:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1373 · BA342 | 20:10 Manchester Airport | 12h00 | 9:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
LH4215+ LH106 · LH2274 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 17:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH102 · LH2274 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 10h05 | 17:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH1060 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 13:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH4215+ LH232+ AZ344 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 7h25 | 14:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2184 · SN3621 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 15:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LS833 | 6:15 Manchester Airport | 2h20 | 9:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U22103 | 6:20 Manchester Airport | 2h25 | 9:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1379 · BA332 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 9h50 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA338 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 15h55 | 23:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA336 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 12h55 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA328 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 5h25 | 13:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA330 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 14:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379+ BA2576 | 6:45 Manchester Airport | 13h15 | 21:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH2274 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 9h10 | 17:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH2272 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 12:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA332 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA330 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 14:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA338 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 14h55 | 23:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA336 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 11h55 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA328 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 4h25 | 13:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381+ BA2576 | 7:45 Manchester Airport | 12h15 | 21:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
QR22 · QR55 | 8:05 Manchester Airport | 29h05 | 14:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX560+ LX391 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 8h25 | 18:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY8747 · VY1517 | 10:20 Manchester Airport | 10h25 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY8747 · VY1521 | 10:20 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 18:00 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.
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport -> Jean Médecin, Nice
Travelling to the French Riviera is easy with regular flights from Manchester to Nice. During the summer, indirect flights leave for southern France every day, and with airlines like Jet2 offering direct connections a few days a week, low fares are also available. Nice is only 2h20m away, putting Mediterranean sunshine within easy reach.
Only a couple of airlines operate direct flights to Nice from Manchester International, including the budget carrier Jet2 along with British Airways. Neither operate a daily service, but indirect flights with airlines like Eurowings leave every day.
Direct flights from Manchester to Nice reach the French city between 2h20m and 2h25m. However, most services are indirect. The fastest of these takes approximately 3h55m, and usually involves a stop in Paris. Eurowings services via Dusseldorf are also handy, and take 5h35m.
Jet2 runs direct flights to Nice from Manchester 5 days a week from April to October, when the airline switches to a couple of days a week. British Airways also provide a single direct flight on Saturdays and Sundays all year-round, while Eurowings offer an afternoon departure every Saturday. There are some days with no direct flights, but on any given day travellers can expect a choice of 90-110 indirect options.
Flights from Manchester to Nice depart from Manchester Airport, around 16 km South West of the city. Frequent trains run between the airport's station and Manchester Piccadilly, operated by First Transpennine and Northern Rail. 24-hour buses and frequent Metrolink trains also provide a city link. Car rental desks and taxi ranks are available at the airport. First Bus operates Manchester's public transport network, including night bus routes.
Nice is a popular resort town on the French Riviera coastline, with a beautiful waterfront area, the Promenade des Anglais, and a bustling port. The ruins of Nice Castle overlook the city, giving impressive panoramic views, while the Old Town area of Cimiez contains interesting museums, like The Musee Chagall, the Musee Matisse and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Flights from Manchester to Nice land at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, which is just under 6 km from Nice. Frequent buses run between the airport and the town, while a station about 1 km from the airport offers a pleasant coastal route alternative. Car rental and taxis are available at the airport's two terminals. Ligne d'Azur buses make up Nice's transport network, supplemented by the coastal trains and Nice has a weekend night bus service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Nice flights use the Manchester Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Nice airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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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