Find the cheapest flights from London to Nice in 2026. Compare airlines, prices by month, and booking tips to save on your trip.
Route: London (LGW) → Nice (NCE)
Distance: Direct flights not available
Flight Duration: 3h 30m – 6h 30m
Prices by Month
| Month | Avg Price | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| January | €285 | low |
| February | €265 | low |
| March | €295 | low |
| April | €320 | medium |
| May | €345 | medium |
| June | €395 | high |
| July | €465 | high |
| August | €485 | high |
| September | €380 | medium |
| October | €295 | low |
| November | €255 | low |
| December | €345 | medium |
Airlines on This Route
- British Airways (direct): from €180 — BA often runs sales in January and September. Use theirfare finder to set price alerts for LGW-NCE.
- easyJet (direct): from €85 — Book Tuesday-Wednesday for cheapest fares. Prices surge 2-3 weeks before departure. Check both LGW and STN departures.
- Ryanair (direct): from €65 — Ryanair flies from STN. Avoid peak summer dates as prices double. January-February offers €40-60 return fares.
- Air France (direct): from €175 — Often price-matches BA. Check CDG connection if direct prices are high – sometimes cheaper via Paris.
- Lufthansa (connecting): from €195 — Via Munich or Frankfurt. Good for connections beyond Nice. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for best Munich connection prices.
- KLM (connecting): from €210 — Via Amsterdam Schiphol. AMS is excellent for connections. Can sometimes find €160 fares via KLM website.
Booking Strategy
For London to Nice, book 6-10 weeks ahead for the best prices on direct flights. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are consistently €30-50 cheaper than Friday-Sunday. easyJet and Ryanair offer the lowest direct fares (€60-120 return), while British Airways and Air France are worth the premium for included baggage and more flexibility. Use Skyscanner’s ‘Everywhere’ search to compare prices across all London airports (LGW, STN, LTN all serve Nice). Google Flights allows flexible date searching – check the price graph for the cheapest 3-day windows. If flying in summer, book by April at the latest; August flights from London regularly exceed €500 return. For shoulder season (April-May, September-October), 4-6 weeks ahead usually secures the best deals.
Route Tips
- Flying from multiple London airports? Check Skyscanner ‘UK airports to Nice’ – Ryanair often has €40-70 return from Stansted vs €100+ from Gatwick for same dates
- Nice airport has a unique Feature: gates are a 10-minute walk from terminal – wear comfortable shoes and don’t arrive last boarding
- UK citizens need only a passport (valid for return) – no visa required for stays under 90 days in any 180-day period
- For Cannes Film Festival (May) and Monaco Grand Prix (May), book 3+ months ahead as prices triple and availability vanishes
- Skip expensive taxis – Tram Line 2 from Nice airport to Place Garibaldi is €1.50 and runs every 8 minutes, faster than traffic
- British Airways and Air France often have better refund policies than budget carriers – worth the €50 premium if your plans are uncertain
- Jet2 includes 22kg bags and is often cheaper than BA with better legroom than easyJet – check Luton departures for deals
- Nice is 1 hour behind London – factor into your body clock and booking connection times if flying indirect
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from London to Nice?
Direct flights from London (Gatwick, Stansted, Luton) to Nice take approximately 2 hours. British Airways and Air France operate the fastest schedules at 1 hour 55 minutes. If booking connecting flights via Paris, Amsterdam, or Munich, expect 3h30m-5h30m total travel time including layover. The shortest indirect route typically goes through Paris CDG (1h15m London-Paris, then 1h25m Paris-Nice).
How much does it cost to fly from London to Nice?
Return flights start from as little as €65 with Ryanair (Stansted) or €85 with easyJet during off-peak periods. Full-service carriers like British Airways and Air France typically cost €150-250 return including baggage. Summer peak (July-August) sees prices surge to €300-500 for returns, while winter months (November-February) offer the best deals at €100-180 for decent timing. Average roundtrip price across the year is approximately €230.
Are there direct flights from London to Nice?
Yes, multiple airlines operate direct flights year-round. easyJet runs daily services from Gatwick and Stansted. Ryanair flies from Stansted with up to 4 daily flights in summer. British Airways operates 2-3 daily flights from Gatwick. Air France has daily departures from Gatwick. Seasonal carriers include Jet2 (Luton, April-October) and Vueling (Gatwick). All direct flights land at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), located 7km from the city centre.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Nice?
February is the cheapest month with average return fares of €265, followed by November at €255. These winter months offer consistent low prices with fewer crowds. January is also budget-friendly at €285. Avoid August (€485 average) and July (€465) when prices nearly double. The shoulder seasons of April, May, September, and October balance good weather with moderate pricing (€295-345). For the best combination of price and weather, late April, May, and early October offer temperatures around 18-24°C with significantly lower airfares than summer peak.
Which airlines fly from London to Nice?
Budget carriers include easyJet (from Gatwick/Stansted, from €85), Ryanair (from Stansted, from €65), and Jet2 (from Luton, seasonal from €120). Full-service options are British Airways (Gatwick, from €180), Air France (Gatwick, from €175), and Vueling (Gatwick, from €100). Connecting carriers via European hubs include Lufthansa (via Munich from €195), KLM (via Amsterdam from €210), and Swiss (via Zurich). Budget carriers charge extra for checked bags (€25-40), while full-service include 23kg baggage allowance.
What airport do I fly into in Nice?
You will arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), France’s third-busiest airport located 7km southwest of Nice city centre. The airport has two terminals connected by a free shuttle. Transport to Nice city centre: Tramway Line 2 (€1.50, 25 minutes to Place Garibaldi), Bus Ligne 99 express (€6, 20 minutes), or taxi (€35-45, 20-30 minutes depending on traffic). For Cannes/Monaco方向的旅客，机场提供直接的巴士服务。Cannes takes approximately 45 minutes by bus (€22), Monaco about 55 minutes (€22).
How far in advance should I book London to Nice flights?
For summer travel (June-August), book 8-12 weeks ahead to secure €150-250 fares; waiting until May often means €300+ tickets. For shoulder season (April-May, September-October), 6-8 weeks ahead is optimal, targeting €120-200. Winter months (November-February) require only 4-6 weeks – prices remain stable and last-minute deals sometimes appear. The absolute best booking window for this route is Tuesday or Wednesday, 7 weeks before departure. Avoid booking on Fridays when fares typically peak.
Is it cheaper to fly from London to Nice on weekdays?
Yes, flying midweek saves €30-60 on average compared to weekend departures. Tuesday and Wednesday are consistently the cheapest days to fly, with Thursday offering similar pricing. Friday departures are typically 15-20% more expensive as business and leisure travelers combine. Saturday can be reasonable for return flights but pricey for outbound. Sunday is the most expensive departure day. For the cheapest combination, fly out Tuesday-Wednesday and return Thursday-Saturday. A Tuesday departure with Saturday return often yields the best value at €40-80 less than a Friday-Sunday equivalent.
Data updated: 2026-03
