Journey information
Overview: Nice to Zurich flight
Flights from Nice to Zurich depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 419 km distance in 1h 10m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 419 km |
Average flight duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Flights per day 30 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Nice to Zurich
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£460
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Flights per day
51
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nice to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Zurich will cost around £460 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £100.
Of the 51 flights that leave Nice for Zurich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 419 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 20 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.
U21052
VY1518 · VY6246
AF7307 · AF1414
AF6203 · AF1814
AF6205 · AF1814
LX569
U21052
LX561
LX563
LH2271+
LH2370Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 419 km
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£202 Average Price | £198 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nice to Zurich flight times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Zurich flights for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7313 · AF1614 | 05:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h55 | 12:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7313 · AF1114 | 05:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h50 | 08:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7313+ AF1292 | 05:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h50 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF7313+ AF1192 | 05:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h50 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF3175+ AF3211 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 15h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF3175+ AF3121 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h10 | 09:40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1472+ KL1943 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h10 | 09:40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1472+ KL1949 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 15h35 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1472+ KL1947 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h55 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF3175+ AF3210 | 05:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h55 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LH2275+ LH5748 | 05:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h25 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1069 · LH1186 | 06:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h45 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF6203 · AF1814 | 06:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h05 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
U21052 | 06:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h15 | 08:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
AF6205 · AF1814 | 08:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h35 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7301 · AF1814 | 08:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h15 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7301 · AF1614 | 08:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h20 | 12:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7301+ AF1292 | 08:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h15 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LH1059+ EN8120 | 09:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h35 | 12:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH1059+ LH5682 | 09:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h35 | 12:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LX563 | 09:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h20 | 11:00 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7303 · AF1814 | 10:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h50 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7305 · AF1814 | 11:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h45 | 16:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF3177+ AF3211 | 11:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h50 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF3177+ AF3210 | 11:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h10 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1476+ KL1947 | 11:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h10 | 16:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1476+ KL1949 | 11:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h50 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6213 · AF1414 | 12:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h15 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH2271+ LH2370 | 12:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h20 | 15:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF6219 · AF1414 | 12:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h45 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF6221 · AF1414 | 13:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h45 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF6221+ AF1192 | 13:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 19h05 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX569 | 13:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h10 | 15:00 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR56 · QR95 | 14:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 22h40 | 12:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
OS378 · OS143 | 14:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3h35 | 17:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7307 · AF1414 | 14:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h20 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7307+ AF1192 | 14:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 18h40 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6225+ AF1192 | 15:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 17h35 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF8270+ AF3211 | 16:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h55 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
KL1478+ KL1949 | 16:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h55 | 21:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6227+ AF1192 | 16:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 16h05 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF7309 · AF1414 | 17:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h15 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF7309+ AF1192 | 17:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 15h35 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX561 | 18:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1h15 | 19:20 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF6229+ AF1292 | 18:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 18h35 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6229+ AF1192 | 18:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 14h35 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF7311+ AF1192 | 19:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 13h10 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF7311+ AF1292 | 19:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 17h10 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6231+ AF1292 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 17h05 | 12:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF6231+ AF1192 | 19:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 13h05 | 08:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
VY1518 · VY6246 | 21:55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h00 | 07:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Nice to Zurich
Passengers flying from the capital of the French Riviera to the global center of banking in Switzerland will not struggle for flight options. With close to 30 departures per day, a flight will be readily available whenever they decide to travel. Direct flights take as little as 1 hour 10 minutes to complete the 270-mile route. All flights depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive at Zurich Airport.
Which airlines fly from Nice to Zurich?
Swiss is the sole provider of direct flights to Zurich from Nice. They operate 4 direct flights, every day of the week. Indirect services are offered by a range of carriers, including, but not limited to, Lufthansa via Munich or Frankfurt, Eurowings via Dusseldorf or Hamburg, Vueling via Barcelona, Air France via Paris Charles de Gaulle and KLM via Amsterdam.
How long is the flight from Nice to Zurich?
Flight times vary depending on whether the route taken is direct or indirect, and where changes are made, the length of stopover time at transfer airports. The shortest direct route completes the 270-mile journey is just over an hour, making it a very quick flight. The fastest indirect service is the Lufthansa service, via Frankfurt taking just 3 hours 15 minutes.
How many flights are there from Nice to Zurich?
Each day, passengers can expect up to 30 flights from Nice to Zurich. Of these, 4 will be direct Swiss flights. Departure options include early morning through to evening with options spread throughout the day. Some late night services may require lengthy stopovers and will not land in Zurich until the following day.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Nice to Zurich?
Departure airport: Flights depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. The airport is easily accessible by many forms of transport. Gare SNCF Nice-Saint-Augustin is less than a mile away, where most local TER trains stop. Otherwise, passengers can catch the 99 bus to Nice Ville main station for rail travel. Both airport express buses and local routes serve the airport, and Tram 2 runs along the Promenade des Anglais and the sea from to both Terminals 1 and 2. Traveling by tram between the terminals is free.
Arrival airport: Flights lands at Zurich Airport, situated about eight miles north of the city, with frequent and fast public transport connections to downtown on tram route 10 and SBB trains.
FAQs: Nice to Zurich flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Nice to Zurich generally leave from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 8.7 km away from Nice city centre and Zurich Airport is 12.1 km from Zurich city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nice and Zurich
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and Relay.
- Parking available, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Canopy Lounge in Terminal 1.
- Located in Terminal 2, open daily.
- Bus: 12, 23, 52, 59, 70, 94, 98, 99
- Train: TER
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
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