Nice is easyJet's Riviera stronghold, and the Côte d'Azur's wealth pulls in long-haul routes a city this size has no business having — but the events calendar can wreck your fare if you don't watch it.
Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) is France’s third-busiest airport and an easyJet powerhouse — it flies direct from dozens of cities and sets the price on most of the European short-haul map. What makes Nice unusual is the long-haul: the Riviera’s affluence and business traffic sustain nonstop and well-competed routes to North America, the Gulf, Africa and India that punch far above the city’s size.
The fares below are real prices aifly has tracked leaving NCE, cheapest first. Nice’s strengths are the Maghreb (Agadir, Tangier, Casablanca), Turkey and the Caucasus, Cape Verde, a deep India bench, and even the Seychelles. The one thing to master is the Côte d’Azur events calendar, which can spike fares hard. Learn the season, set an alert, and book to the target.
When fares from Nice actually drop
The cheapest windows are November, February and March, with May and early June also good before the summer wall hits. The Riviera summer (July–August) is peak in both directions and the worst time for value. The real Nice-specific traps are the events: the Nice Carnival (February), the Cannes Film Festival (May), the Monaco Grand Prix (late May) and the summer festival season all tighten availability and spike prices around their dates — check what’s on before you commit.
Lead time beats day-of-week. Short-haul European and Maghreb fares price best 4–8 weeks out; the long-haul to North America, the Gulf and India rewards booking 2–3 months ahead with a fare alert. For a flexible trip, simply shifting out of summer and away from the festival dates is the single biggest saving available.
Which airlines keep Nice cheap
easyJet is the dominant force at NCE — its base here is one of the biggest outside the UK, and it sets the floor on the European city and Mediterranean routes. British Airways, Transavia and a thinner Ryanair presence compete on the short-haul, while Royal Air Maroc and the North African carriers handle the Maghreb.
The long-haul is where Nice surprises: the Gulf carriers (Emirates via Dubai, Qatar via Doha) connect NCE to Asia, India and Africa and usually include a checked bag at deal prices, and seasonal nonstops reach North America. On the India and Seychelles routes especially, a Gulf one-stop is typically the cheapest path. Bag math: easyJet, Transavia and Ryanair all sell a no-bag base fare — add the hold-bag fee before comparing to a bag-inclusive Gulf or full-service ticket.
Getting to and from Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Nice has one of the best-value airport links in France, but there’s a catch to know. Tram Line 2 runs directly from both terminals to the city centre and the port in about 25–30 minutes for just €1.70 — except the airport ticket machines only sell a €10 round-trip. The insider move: the tram is free for the one stop to Grand Arenas, where the machines sell the standard €1.70 single (and a €2 rechargeable card), so hop off there and re-buy. It’s a small hassle that saves real money.
Taxis to central Nice run a flat €32 or so (more to Monaco or Cannes), fine split between a few people. Terminal note: NCE has two terminals connected by a free shuttle (and the tram serves both); easyJet and most low-cost flights use Terminal 2, so confirm before you go — they’re not within walking distance of each other.
Cheapest destinations from Nice right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Agadir | €77 | Morocco's purpose-built resort city — reliable year-round sun and a long, easy beach, the most relaxed way into the country. |
| Armenia | €118 | Yerevan and the Caucasus beyond — ancient monasteries and mountain drama at value-for-money prices. |
| Antalya | €141 | Turkey's Mediterranean resort capital — beaches, Roman ruins and the Taurus mountains as a backdrop. |
| Tangier | €182 | Morocco's reinvented northern port, gateway to Chefchaouen and the Rif, with a buzzing modern seafront. |
| Casablanca | €197 | Morocco's commercial heart and Africa's air crossroads — the ocean-front Hassan II Mosque is the standout. |
| Georgia | €256 | Tbilisi's sulphur baths, wine country and Caucasus drama — a top-value adventure within easy reach. |
| Praia | €267 | Cape Verde's hilly capital on Santiago — the real, lived-in islands of markets and morna, not the resort strip. |
| Boa Vista | €274 | Cape Verde's dune-and-beach island — Atlantic sun, wind and turtles, built for switch-off resort weeks. |
| Sal | €291 | Cape Verde's flat, arid beach island — constant sun and kitesurf wind, an easy winter-sun escape. |
| Bombay | €406 | Mumbai's intensity, food and colonial grandeur — flown via the Gulf hubs on bag-inclusive fares. |
| Chennai | €439 | South India's Tamil capital — temples, Marina Beach and the gateway to Pondicherry. |
| Delhi | €451 | India's vast, layered capital — Mughal monuments, street food and the gateway to the Golden Triangle. |
| Bangalore | €465 | India's tech capital, mild year-round, with a craft-beer scene and quick access to the south. |
| Kolkata | €467 | India's intellectual and culinary capital — grand, chaotic and far less touristed than Delhi or Mumbai. |
| New York | €470 | The transatlantic classic, sustained by Riviera demand — cheapest in the winter shoulder and seasonal nonstops. |
| Fortaleza | €525 | Northeast Brazil's sun-and-beach capital — warm year-round, with a buzzing seafront and coastal escapes. |
| Mahe | €539 | The Seychelles' main island — granite peaks, jungle and some of the planet's best beaches, reachable via the Gulf. |
| Taipei | €554 | Night markets, mountains and one of Asia's friendliest cities — a long haul worth the shoulder fare. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest month to fly from Nice?
November, February and March are cheapest, with May and early June good before summer. Avoid peak July–August and the big Riviera events — the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix and Nice Carnival all spike fares around their dates.
Which airline is cheapest from Nice?
easyJet dominates NCE and sets the floor on European and Mediterranean routes. For long-haul to India, the Gulf carriers (Emirates, Qatar) are usually cheapest via their hubs and include a checked bag. Add a hold bag to easyJet/Transavia/Ryanair base fares before comparing.
How do I get from Nice airport to the city cheaply?
Take Tram Line 2 — about 25–30 minutes to the centre and port for €1.70. The airport machines only sell a €10 round-trip, so ride the free stop to Grand Arenas and buy the €1.70 single there. A taxi is a flat ~€32.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Nice?
Short-haul European and Maghreb fares price best 4–8 weeks out; long-haul to North America, the Gulf and India rewards booking 2–3 months ahead with a fare alert. Shifting out of summer and the festival dates is the biggest saving.
Where can I fly cheaply from Nice right now?
The table above lists aifly's tracked good-price targets, cheapest first — Nice is strong on Morocco (Agadir, Tangier, Casablanca), Turkey and the Caucasus, Cape Verde, a deep India bench, and surprises like New York and the Seychelles.
Are the prices on this page guaranteed?
No — they're tracked good-price benchmarks (book at or below). Live fares move daily and spike around the Riviera events; the deal page for each route shows the current price. Treat the targets as your buy signal.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.