Flights from Nice to Rennes

Nice to Rennes Flights: An Overview

Nice and Rennes are both important cities in France and both are popular destinations for travelers. Nice lies on the Mediterranean coast while Rennes is situated inland in the region of Brittany. Direct and indirect flights from Nice to Rennes are available, with the latter often proving more economical. The flight distance between the two cities is around 875 kilometers which gives an average direct flight time of around one hour 30 minutes. Services depart throughout the day from early morning until late evening.

Which airlines fly from Nice to Rennes?

Flights from Nice to Rennes are operated by easyJet, Air France, HOP!, and Air Nostrum. Only easyJet and Air France operate direct flights, with easyJet doing so on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Air France offers direct flights on Saturdays and Sundays. A good range of indirect flights are available throughout the week, with a stopover typically in Lyon, Paris or Barcelona.

How long is the flight from Nice to Rennes?

Direct flights from Nice to Rennes usually last around one hour 30minutes –Rennes airport is small, so air traffic control delays are rare. Flying indirectly extends the flight time by 2-4 hours, depending on the connection time at the stopover. The faster connections are generally to be found by connecting in either Lyon or Paris. 

How many flights are there from Nice to Rennes?

During the working week, direct flights from Nice to Rennes are only available on Tuesdays and Fridays, with departure in the morning in both cases. The operator of these flights is easyJet. On Saturdays it is Air France who operates the one available direct flight but on Sundays both easyJet and Air France do so, with departures in mid-afternoon. At weekends there are around 15 indirect flight options, with about the same number available on weekdays. Departure times are spread throughout the day.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Nice to Rennes?

Departure airport: Nice airport is one of the busiest airports in France and the summer months are the busiest. The airport lies around six kilometers south-west of the center of Nice, at the end of the large bay which the city overlooks. There are two good bus services which connect the airport with downtown: route 99 goes to Nice-Ville train station and route 98 goes to Nice Riquier train station. There is also a train station called Nice Saint-Augustin which is around 10 minutes from the airport by foot. A new tram service (line 2) also links the airport to the center. Both airport terminals have a good range of shops and boutiques, as well as cafes and restaurants. WiFi and power sockets are both available to use free of charge. Several car hire companies operate at Nice airport.

Arrival airport: Rennes airport lies around six kilometers south-west of the center of Rennes. Many of the flights to and from the airport operate only during summer months. Bus service 57 links the airport and the city regularly throughout the day with a journey time of around 20 minutes. A taxi from the airport into the city will cost around 20 euros. The airport has just one terminal building, but it has a handful of small shops as well as cafes and restaurants. WiFi is available, as are ATMs. Car hire and car parking are both available at this airport.