Cheap flights to Nice

Flights to Nice

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is an international hub and gateway to the exclusive and popular French Riviera resorts, Monaco, the French Alps and Grasse, the global perfume centre. The historic city of Nice is a major visitor attraction, so it's international airport is both a national and global hub for a variety of airlines. Some of the UK airports offering direct flights to Nice include London, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast.

Which is the main airport in Nice?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the only airport in Nice and its surrounds. The airport has two terminals and handle almost 14 million passengers each year. Budget airline easyJet has an operational base within Nice Airport, and travellers will find it convenient to reach the city by public transport, hire car or taxi as it's just four miles from the airport.

Which airlines offer flights to Nice?

Some of the airlines offering direct flights to the Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice include British Airways, EuroWings, Jet2, Air France, Ryanair and WIZZ Air.

Why travel by plane to Nice?

With speedy journey times from the UK of around two hours to two hours 40 minutes, it's unsurprising that many travellers prefer to fly to Nice. The region is a year-round international destination, popular for its amazing beach resorts, outstanding scenery, ski resorts, and historic buildings and monuments, and flying is considered the fastest and most convenient way of travelling to there when arriving from international destinations.

Before you travel to Nice by plane - good to know!

Nice hosts around 4 million holidaymakers and travellers each year, and some of the city's hidden gems include the Chateau de Bellet vineyards located just 20 minutes drive from downtown Nice, and Coco Beach, which is preferred by locals and is ideal for diving or snorkelling. It's fairly simple to get around Nice by public transport using trams and buses which serve villages and towns throughout the region. A night bus operates five different routes in the town, and planning trips can be easier if you purchase a combined tram/bus ticket. The Velo Bleu 24/7 bike hire service is another way to get around in Nice and its surrounding areas, and there are currently nearly 80 miles of cycle tracks and paths in the metropolitan area of the city alone.

How to Get to Nice by Plane

Charter airline easyJet operates several flights each day from all of London's major airports. Gatwick can be reached either by an express train service from Victoria, or by a coach operated by easyBus. easyJet also flies from Luton, Stansted and Heathrow, and all are served by similar express train services and coaches. Two other airlines fly directly to Nice: British Airways (from Heathrow, Gatwick or City Airport) and Air France (from Heathrow). The train station, which is not far from Nice Airport, operates regular services to destinations throughout the south of France and beyond. There is also a reliable bus service into central Nice, though this runs much less frequently at the weekend and stop entirely after midnight.

Nice

Nice is the unspoken capital of this region of France. Steeped in history, Nice has some fabulous Belle Epoque houses which were built around the turn of the century to service the fast-growing resort. Located on the southeast coast of France, Nice's long sweeping promenade and golden beach make it an idyllic city beach destination. It enjoys a pleasant, mild climate all year round and rainfall is fairly moderate, meaning that Nice makes for a fantastic Spring/Autumn destination thanks to its long summer which runs from April to October. Nice is home to a number of museums including the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Museum of Natural History, and hosts festivals throughout the year, from the Carnaval de Nice to the Nice Jazz Festival.