Budget Travel Guide: Getting to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)

Whether you are a traveler from Asia, South America, North America, or just hopping over from another European capital, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is your gateway to the French Riviera. Here’s your complete guide to the cheapest ways to get to Nice, including low-cost airlines, local transfers, and the best long-haul options!

For International Travelers: From Asia, South America & Africa

Asia

  • Scoot Airlines: Singapore-based low-cost airline offering long-haul flights to Nice (via Singapore or connecting through Europe). Prices often start around $400+ one-way.

North/South America

  • LEVEL Airlines: Offers such as Los Angeles or Buenos Aires → Barcelona, with easy low-cost flights or trains to Nice.
  • French Bee: Now offering routes from Columbia or Canada → Paris Orly. From there, trains or budget flights to Nice.
  • Air Europa: Connects cities like Lima and São Paulo to Madrid, then onward to Nice.

Africa

  • Many travelers connect through Paris, Istanbul, or Doha, with airlines like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Air France, then take a short flight or TGV train to Nice.

Cheapest Connections from European Capitals

Paris → Nice

  • FlixBus/BlaBlaCar Bus: ~€25–30 (12–15 hrs)
  • TGV Train: ~€25–60 (5h 40m)
  • Flights: ~€100–150 (1h 20m + transfer time)

Rome → Nice

  • Bus + Train: ~€43 (8h 40m)
  • Flights: ~€30–180 (1h 50m)

London → Nice

  • Train (Eurostar + TGV): ~£80–90 total (8 hrs)
  • Flights: EasyJet, British Airways from ~£50 one-way

🛫 Low-Cost Airlines Flying to Nice (NCE)

Europe-based

  • EasyJet
  • Vueling
  • Transavia France
  • WizzAir
  • Volotea
  • Norwegian
  • Eurowings

International/Long-haul

  • Scoot Airlines (Asia)
  • French Bee (USA, South America)
  • LEVEL (South America)
  • Norse Atlantic (USA → Paris)
  • PLAY Airlines (USA → Paris via Iceland)
  • Air Transat (Canada → Nice, seasonal)

Local Transport from Nice City to Airport

1. Tram (Line 2)
€2
~30 min
Every few minutes, from Jean Médecin to T2

2. Local Bus
€2
~20–35 min
Various lines; tickets valid on trams too

3. Taxi/Uber
€24–35
~10 min
Convenient, good for groups with luggage

4. Shuttle
€45 (up to 3)
~10 min
Pre-booked transfer, more comfort

📍 Final Tips

  • Book early for lowest fares on buses, trains, and low-cost carriers.
  • Consider flying into Paris, Barcelona, or Madrid, then taking a cheap connection to Nice.
  • Use Nice’s affordable tram system for airport-city transfers.
  • For long-haul flyers, Scoot, French Bee, and Norse Atlantic offer the best mix of cost and reach.

Enjoy your trip to the sunny French Riviera ! ✈️🌴