Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Nice flight
Flights from Zurich to Nice depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £23 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. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 419 km |
Average flight duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 05:45 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Nice
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£416
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Nice will cost around £416 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £61.
Of the 67 flights that leave Zurich for Nice every day 5 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 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 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.
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VY6249 · VY1515
VY6245 · VY1515
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LX560
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 419 km
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Live departures
Zurich to Nice flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Nice flights for tomorrow, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF3195+ AF3173 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h25 | 10:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195 · AF3189 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h20 | 15:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL1481 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h40 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195+ AF3196 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h40 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL1475 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h25 | 10:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942 · KL1477 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h20 | 15:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
U21051 | 05:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h15 | 06:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1415 · AF7306 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 7h45 | 13:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF6212 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 7h30 | 13:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF6216 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 14:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF7304 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 10:10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415+ AF9394 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 8h10 | 13:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX562 | 06:35 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 07:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR94 · QR55 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 28h30 | 12:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
SN2730 · SN3617 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 12:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH2367+ LH2270 | 08:25 Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 11:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY1517 | 08:35 Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 21:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7308+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h50 | 16:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6228+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h00 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7310+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h20 | 18:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1193 · AF9394 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h10 | 13:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6230+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h30 | 22:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7312+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h05 | 21:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6224+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h30 | 19:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6222+ AF1193 | 09:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h00 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AZ571 · AZ354 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 7h50 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF7308 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 6h35 | 16:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF6224 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 9h15 | 19:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AZ571 · AZ348 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 23h45 | 09:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF7310 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 18:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115 · AF6222 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 7h45 | 17:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1115+ AF9394 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 13:40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944 · KL1477 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 15:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF3196 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h30 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186 · AF3189 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h10 | 15:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944+ KL1481 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h30 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX568 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 1h15 | 13:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2369+ LH2272 | 12:35 Zurich Airport | 4h00 | 16:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF6230 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 8h50 | 22:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF6228 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 8h20 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF7310 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 5h40 | 18:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF7312 | 13:10 Zurich Airport | 8h25 | 21:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6230+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h30 | 22:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7312+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h05 | 21:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF7310+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h20 | 18:50 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6228+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h00 | 21:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF6202+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h05 | 07:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
EN8121+ LH1064 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 17:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH5683+ LH1064 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 3h40 | 17:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
QR96 · QR55 | 14:40 Zurich Airport | 21h35 | 12:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX2808 · LX528 | 15:45 Zurich Airport | 3h50 | 19:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LX560 | 16:05 Zurich Airport | 1h10 | 17:15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF3194+ AF3173 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL1475 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h35 | 10:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AF3194+ AF3196 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h50 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL1481 | 16:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h50 | 21:45 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY6245 · VY1517 | 17:10 Zurich Airport | 4h10 | 21:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY6245 · VY1515 | 17:10 Zurich Airport | 14h15 | 07:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
U21053 | 17:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h20 | 19:05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1815 · AF7312 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 21:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH5741+ LH1068 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 4h30 | 22:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH5751+ LH2274 | 18:05 Zurich Airport | 3h55 | 22:00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AZ573 · AZ354 | 18:15 Zurich Airport | 23h20 | 17:35 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AZ573 · AZ348 | 18:15 Zurich Airport | 15h15 | 09:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
AZ573 · AZ344 | 18:15 Zurich Airport | 19h15 | 13:30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
LH1199+ LH1068 | 18:50 Zurich Airport | 3h30 | 22:20 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
VY6249 · VY1515 | 20:35 Zurich Airport | 10h50 | 07:25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 change | |
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Zurich to Nice Flights: An Overview
Flying from Zurich to Nice is an excellent option when travelers need to visit the beaches of France's Cote d'Azur. The Swiss city is around 420 kilometers away from Nice, making flights a very handy option. With direct flight times of between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 15 minutes, it won't take long to reach Nice Cote d'Azur Airport from Zurich. Even indirect flights could be a practical way to travel, with the fastest journeys taking around three hours. Swiss Air provides four daily direct flights every day of the week, and there are no seasonal disruptions.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to Nice?
When visitors want to head to Nice from Zurich, a few different airlines are available to book. The most convenient and popular option is Swiss Air, which runs a year-round schedule, offering four flights per day and a choice of morning, afternoon, and evening departures. However, indirect flights from Zurich to Nice are also available from major airlines, including Air France, Alitalia, and KLM. All offer journeys with reasonably short flight times, and may deliver budget fares on some occasions.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Nice?
The Zurich to Nice route is extremely quick, making it ideal for weekend breaks in the sun. Travelers can expect direct flights from Zurich to Nice to reach Nice Cote d'Azur Airport in between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 15 minutes. If travelers choose to fly indirectly, they can expect somewhat longer journey times. In that case, the fastest journey times will be around three hours 25 minutes (usually with a change in Rome). Journeys via Paris will tend to take around four hours, and may also be possible.
How many flights are there from Zurich to Nice?
It's easy to find convenient departure slots when flying from Zurich to Nice. Throughout the year, Swiss Air operates four direct daily services, with flights around breakfast time, lunchtime, mid-afternoon, and around 10:00 p.m. There are no dips in frequency for the winter season, and flights leave every day. In addition, travelers will find as many as 6-10 indirect options with journey times of five hours or less, making them potential alternatives should direct services be unavailable.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Zurich to Nice?
Departure airport: All flights from Zurich to Nice will leave from Zurich Airport (ZRH). Trains from Zurich Hauptbahnof reach the airport in 10-15 minutes, while trams and buses take between 30-40 minutes. Thousands of parking spaces are available, including "Park & Charge" spaces for electric vehicles, and valet parking is also provided. Inside the airport, luxury shopping and fine food cater for travelers, who also benefit from two hours of free WiFi connectivity via the ZurichAirport WLAN network.
Arrival airport: Flights from Zurich will arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. From there, travelers can catch a recently constructed tram link to the center of the city and the Promenade des Anglais, or catch trains from nearby Nice St-Augustin Station to various resorts along the coast. Car rentals can be booked via the Nice Airport website, or via a range of major rental companies in the arrivals hall. Here guests will also find a modern currency exchange (note that Switzerland use Swiss Francs and Paris the Euro), as well as a range of eateries, should travelers need a snack upon arrival.
FAQs: Zurich to Nice flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

Flights from Zurich to Nice generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.8 km away from Zurich city centre and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 8.7 km from Nice city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Nice
- 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
- 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
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