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NCE Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

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Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) serves Nice, about 6 km southwest of Nice. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATANCE
ICAOLFMN
ServesNice
From centre6 km
Non-stop90
Airlines48
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 14M in 2019.

Passengers / year
12M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
14M
in 2019
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1950–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice

The airport is about 6 km southwest of Nice, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €14–€22.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 min€14–€22
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NCE to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cannes20 km42 min€36–€57
Marseille153 km161 min€250–€398
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€14–€22 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nice ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

Non-stop flights to about 90 destinations, operated by 48 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: easyJet · Air France · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Airlinair · Alitalia · Corse-Mediterranee · Scandinavian Airlines System · Transavia Holland · British Airways · Germanwings

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 6 km southwest of Nice, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice?
Roughly €14–€22 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport?
About 90 destinations, including London, Bastia, Calvi, Figari. 48 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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