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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Flights from Nantes to Nice depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest flight covers the 790 km distance in 1h 30m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 790 km |
Average flight duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 6:00 |
Last flight 22:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£115
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£553
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
3 h 12 m
Flights on 30 Aug
28
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nantes to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Nice will cost around £553 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £115.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 28 flights from Nantes to Nice, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 790 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 5 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.
V72646
U24705
AF7507 · AF7302
AF7507 · AF7300
AF7507 · AF7304
U24705
V72646
AF7509 · AF7304
AF7505 · AF7316
AF7509 · AF7306Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a train costs an average of £150.
Distance: 790 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£117 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Nice flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7505 · AF7322 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h55 | 22:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7310 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 24h10 | 14:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7312 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 24h50 | 15:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7304 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h40 | 10:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7302 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 18h25 | 8:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7326 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 25h55 | 16:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7306 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 21h05 | 11:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7505 · AF7308 | 14:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h40 | 13:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7322 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h30 | 22:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7320 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h45 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7302 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 15h00 | 8:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7314 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 23h20 | 17:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7306 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 17h40 | 11:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7326 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 22h30 | 16:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7310 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 20h45 | 14:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7312 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 21h25 | 15:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7304 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 16h15 | 10:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7318 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 26h00 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7308 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h15 | 13:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7507 · AF7316 | 17:45 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 24h45 | 18:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH1057+ OS200 · OS377 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h45 | 14:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS220 · OS373 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h55 | 9:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS200 · OS379 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 25h35 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057 · LH1058 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 14h30 | 9:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH1057+ SN2608 · SN3617 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 17h20 | 12:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS202 · OS377 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h45 | 14:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057 · LH1182+ LX564 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 14h50 | 9:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS218 · OS377 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 19h45 | 14:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS202 · OS379 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 25h35 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ OS218 · OS379 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 25h35 | 20:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057 · LH128+ LH2270 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h00 | 8:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057 · LH236+ AZ340 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 28h00 | 23:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057 · LH230+ AZ340 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 28h00 | 23:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ SN2608 · SN3623 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 26h10 | 21:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ SN2610 · SN3623 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 26h10 | 21:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1057+ SN2614 · SN3623 | 19:05 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 26h10 | 21:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
AF7509 · AF7310 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h10 | 14:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7308 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h40 | 13:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7312 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h50 | 15:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7306 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h05 | 11:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7326 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h55 | 16:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7304 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h40 | 10:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7314 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 10h45 | 17:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7316 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 12h10 | 18:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF9394 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 15h10 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7509 · AF7318 | 6:20 Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h25 | 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.
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport -> Jean Médecin, Nice
Traveling from north-west France to the Cote d'Azur couldn't be easier, thanks to regular flights from Nantes to Nice. The two French cities are only around 500 kilometers apart, so flights don't take too long. Expect direct flights to Nice to arrive in between one hour 25 minutes and one hour 35 minutes - perfect for a quick break by the Mediterranean. Indirect flights are also available. They can take as little as two hours 40 minutes, but will often take over five hours. On any given day there will be 2-3 flights to Nice from Nantes, along with 9-10 indirect flights with flight times of approximately five hours. Schedules run all year-round, so finding off-season journeys won't be hard.
The route between Nantes and Nice is covered by a couple of popular and reliable passenger airlines. The first option is to book budget fares with easyJet. The low-cost carrier flies daily from Nantes to Nice, operating direct flights all year-round. The alternative is to book fares with Air France. France's national passenger airline also offers daily direct and indirect flights from Nantes to Nice, with no seasonal interruptions.
The Nantes to Nice route is a domestic connection, and the two cities are just 500 kilometers away from each other, so journey times won't be excessive. The vast majority of direct flights take between one hour 25 minutes and one hour 35 minutes to reach Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. If passengers choose indirect flights, they can expect slightly longer journey times. The fastest services with a change take two hours 40 minutes, and fly via Lyon Saint-Exupery. However, durations vary significantly so travelers should check schedules carefully when making reservations.
At any time of year, travelers can expect a range of choices when heading from Nantes to Nice by air. On any day of the week, there will be 2-3 direct flights to choose from. This tends to include an Air France service before 7:00 am, and an easyJet service in the evening, allowing travelers to fit flights around their schedules. Additionally, travelers can book 9-10 indirect flights with journey times below five hours.
Departure airport: Flights from Nantes to Nice will depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport. Navette Airport Buses provide low-cost connections from the city center, leaving from Gare SNCF Sud Station, and taking 30 minutes. Long-stay parking is available, and prices are lower when spaces are booked in advance. At the airport, travelers can eat at various cafes and restaurants, and unlimited free WiFi is provided for all visitors.
Arrival airport: Flights from Nantes to Nice touch down at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. From there, Tram Line 2 runs into the center of Nice, departing from Terminal 2. Leave 30 minutes for journeys to the station, and 40 minutes to the Promenade des Anglais. The tram also runs to Nice-Saint Agustin Station, which provides connections to resorts like Cannes or Antibes. Anything else can be arranged at the airport via high-speed free WiFi.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes 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 Nantes to Nice flights use the Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Nice airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Nantes Atlantique Airport is 2 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes Atlantique 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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