Located 7.6 km east of the city centre, Nice Airport is France’s third busiest airport. It connects the southern city to 16 domestic destinations: 31 in Europe, 8 in the Middle East and 4 in North America. Its terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, welcome more than 14 million passengers annually. Over 50 airlines run flights from Nice International Airport, including low-cost carriers Vueling, easyJet and Transavia, and major companies like Air France, Delta Airlines and British Airways.
Nice Airport Services
Baggage Services
Nice Airport luggage storage is in Terminal 2 on the arrivals level. Passengers can leave their belongings securely between 1 hour and 60 days. Safe Bag also provides a baggage wrapping service and insurance for damage or loss.
Nice Airport Lounge
Free Wifi
Fast Track
Special Assistance
Nice Airport Parking
There are about 3,000 spaces available at Nice Airport parkings with different price ranges depending on the proximity of the terminals and whether it’s indoor or outdoor. Each parking has several spaces dedicated to people with reduced mobility, while some have charging stations for electric vehicles.
Short-term parking at Nice Airport
P3: 3-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 3-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P5: 12-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 1-minute walk to Terminal 2.
The first 15 minutes are free, then €5.90 for the remaining hour, and a degressive rate for each hour after that, capped at €22.50 for 24 hours.
Best for pick-ups and drop-offs.
Long-term parking at Nice Airport
P2: 0-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 12-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P3: 3-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 7-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P4: 4-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 5-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P5: 12-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 1-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P6: 12-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 4-minute walk to Terminal 2.
Free shuttle every 15 minutes from P4 and P6 to Terminals 1 and 2, from 04:30 to 01:30.
A special rate of €49 is available in P2, P5, and P6 for stays from 48 to 72 hours.
There are dedicated spaces for motorbikes.
Best for longer trips.
Long-term economy parking
P8: 8-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 14-minute walk to Terminal 2.
P9: 14-minute walk to Terminal and 7-minute walk to Terminal 2.
Free shuttle every 15 minutes from P8 and P9 to Terminals 1 and 2, from 04:30 to 01:30.
Best for holidays of three days or more.
Premium parking
G1: 1-minute walk to Terminal 1 and 12-minute walk to Terminal 2.
G2: 12-minute walk to Terminal and 0-minute walk to Terminal 2.
The covered car park provides larger spaces and direct access to the terminals. Entry to the parking is checked by number plate recognition.
Best for frequent travellers and those who want extra peace of mind.
Reduced Mobility
Dedicated spaces are available near each terminal for both short and long-term.
Terminal 1 : G1, P2, P3
Terminal 2 : G2, P5, P6
24/7 assistance with call points to request help.
Up to 50% off for stays between 4 and 40 days.
Nice Airport – Live Arrivals
Nice Airport – Live Departures
Terminal Information
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). Both are connected to each other via a tram and to the car parks by shuttles. The two terminals serve domestic and international departures and arrivals and offer various amenities.
Passengers can choose between over 90 shops and restaurants. ATM, children’s play areas, and baby changing rooms are also available. A service centre operates in Terminal 2 and offers services such as baggage drop-off, mail and printing facilities, and the possibility of renting child equipment.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Transportation options from and to Nice Airport
To and From Nice City Centre
By Bus
Bus 12 stops at ‘Aéroport/ Promenade’ in front of Terminal 1 and makes several stops in the city centre, taking 30 minutes to complete the trip. The same bus can be used to travel to the airport from several pick-up locations.
*Departure every 10 minutes.
By Tram
Line 2 connects the airport to Nice. Trams leave from Terminals 1 and 2 and travel to the city centre, the port, and vice versa. The trip duration is about 30 minutes.
*Departure every 10 minutes.
By Taxi
Taxis pick up and drop off passengers at the forecourts in front of T1 and T2.
*You can pre-book your taxi with Welcome Pickups to skip queues at the taxi rank and enjoy personalised service from and to the airport.
By Car
If you plan to drive, Nice Airport has parking spaces for short-term and long-term stays.
*Depending on traffic, the trip takes about 12 minutes.
More connections from Nice Airport
Buses & coaches
Taxis and private transfers
Car Rentals
Trains
Nice Airport – Nearby Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Nice Airport: Open 24 hours a day.
Shops: At Nice Airport, shops are generally open Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 21:30. Duty-free shops are open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Eateries: Between 05:30 and 22:00. Nice Airport restaurants open later, and some operate only during lunch and dinner.
Lost Property: Open every day from 07:30 to 21:00.
Recommended Arrival Times
Long-haul Flights: 3 hours
Short-haul Flights: 2 hours
*Always check your airline-specific guidelines.
Airport Codes
Nice Airport Code: NCE (IATA)
ICAO code: LFMN
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the nearest airport to Nice?
Nice Airport is the nearest airport to the city centre, 7.6 km away. Depending on traffic, the ride takes about 12 minutes by car or 30 minutes with public transport.