Cheap Flights to Nice — Your Gateway to the French Riviera
The French Riviera's most glamorous city sits just 7 km from its international airport making Nice one of
Europe's most convenient beach destinations to fly into. We search hundreds of airlines to find the cheapest
flights to Nice, so you can spend more time on the Promenade des Anglais and less time worrying about what
you paid to get there. Round-trip deals start from $398.
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About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (IATA: NCE) is France's second-busiest airport and the primary gateway to the French
Riviera, handling approximately 14 million passengers annually. Located just 7 km west of Nice city centre, it
operates two terminals: Terminal 1 handles most international and long-haul flights, while Terminal 2 serves Air
France, easyJet, and several European carriers.
A free shuttle bus links both terminals, running every 5 minutes. Tram Line 2 connects Terminal 2 directly to
Nice city centre (Place Massena) in approximately 25 minutes for around 1.70 EUR — one of the most affordable
and scenic airport-to-city connections in Europe. Taxis to central Nice typically cost 32–40 EUR. The airport is
within easy reach of Cannes (30 minutes), Monaco (20 minutes), Antibes (25 minutes), and Menton (40 minutes).
What Awaits You on the French Riviera
Nice: The Promenade des Anglais is one of the world's most iconic seafront walks. The Old
Town (Vieux-Nice) offers colourful markets, baroque architecture, and local street food like socca. The
Matisse Museum adds cultural depth.
Monaco: Just 20 minutes away, famous for the Prince's Palace, Casino de Monte-Carlo, and
the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
Cannes: Around 30 minutes west, known for its international film festival and the glamorous
Boulevard de la Croisette.
Antibes & Juan-les-Pins: A historic old town with the Picasso Museum, sandy beaches, and a
renowned jazz festival in July.
Eze & Gorges du Verdon: Eze is a stunning hilltop village, while the Gorges du Verdon
offers dramatic canyon landscapes about 2 hours north.
Best Time to Fly to Nice
July–August: Peak season with the highest prices and busiest beaches. Book 12+ weeks in
advance.
May–June: Warm and sunny with lower fares than peak summer. Cannes Film Festival in May can
increase demand.
November–April: Off-peak season with cooler weather but excellent value flights and fewer
crowds.
The cheapest months to fly to Nice are typically January and February, with fares significantly lower than
summer peaks.
Getting Around from Nice Airport
Nice Airport is exceptionally well connected. Tram Line 2 is the fastest and cheapest way into the city centre
(25 minutes, 1.70 EUR). The Airport Express Bus (Line 110) connects directly to Monaco in about 45 minutes for
around 22 EUR. Car rental is available at both terminals and is ideal for exploring Provence, the Gorges du
Verdon, or the Italian Riviera. Coastal trains from Nice Ville station connect efficiently to Cannes, Antibes,
and Monaco.
FAQs
If your primary destination is the Cote d'Azur, fly direct to Nice (NCE) it places you within 7 km of Nice
city centre and 20-30 minutes from Monaco and Cannes, saving 6-8 hours of road or rail travel compared to
arriving via Paris. However, if you can't find a direct Nice flight from your departure city, or want to
combine Paris sightseeing with Riviera time, flying into Paris CDG and taking a TGV high-speed train to
Nice (approximately 5.5 hours) is a comfortable alternative that also lets you see more of France.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is approximately 20-22 km from Monaco about 20-25 minutes by taxi (approximately
90-110 EUR) or by the Airport Express Bus Line 110, which runs regularly and takes approximately 45
minutes for 22 EUR. The train from Nice Ville station (10 minutes from the airport by tram or taxi)
reaches Monaco in approximately 20 minutes and costs approximately 3.80 EUR the most affordable transfer
option. From Nice Airport, there is also a helicopter service to Monaco operated by Heli Air Monaco,
covering the route in approximately 7 minutes for premium fares.
Unlike Paris, Nice does not currently have year-round nonstop transatlantic services from the US. Delta
Air Lines has operated seasonal direct services from New York JFK and Atlanta to Nice during the summer
months (June-September) check current schedules as seasonal operations vary year to year. Most US
travellers reach Nice by connecting through Paris CDG, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, or Zurich,
with total journey times typically running 11-14 hours including the connection. Within Europe, easyJet
operates one of the busiest route networks into Nice from UK and European cities.
January and February consistently offer the lowest average fares to Nice — often 40-50% below July and
August peaks. The weather in winter is mild by northern European standards (average 13 degrees C in
January) and the city's restaurants, museums, and Old Town are all fully operational. Nice Carnival,
held in February, is one of the world's largest carnival celebrations and draws significant crowds.
March and November are excellent shoulder months for value travellers. For beach weather combined with
lower prices, September and October are the optimal window warm enough to swim, far fewer tourists, and
fares meaningfully below summer peaks.
Yes! Tram Line 2 provides a direct, affordable connection from Terminal 2 of Nice Airport to Place
Massena in the city centre in approximately 25 minutes, with a single ticket costing approximately 1.70
EUR. Trams run from approximately 05:00 to 00:30. From Terminal 1, a free inter-terminal shuttle
connects to the Tram 2 stop at Terminal 2. Airport Bus Lines 23 and 70 provide additional connections to
Nice city centre and the wider Cote d'Azur. Taxis are available outside both terminals at approximately
32-40 EUR to Nice city centre, with Uber also operating in the Nice metropolitan area.
