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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Flights from Barcelona to Nice depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 4:50 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$654
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
61
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nice will cost around $654 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
Of the 61 flights that leave Barcelona for Nice onTue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct flights cover the 491 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VY1517
VY1515
IB5336
AZ77 · AZ354
IB5334
VY1521
IB5340
IB5334
VY1517
VY1515Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$175 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nice:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nice costing on average $175 (€141).
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nice costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nice flights for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA473 · BA332 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA473+ BA3299 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 7:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA473 · BA334 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h10 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA473 · BA336 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h00 | 8:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8088+ BA2576 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h15 | 7:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA473+ BA2576 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h15 | 7:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8064+ BA2576 | 10:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h55 | 7:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW424+ EW521 | 11:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h45 | 5:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1512 · KL1477 | 11:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h15 | 4:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1512+ KL1479 | 11:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h20 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7314 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h45 | 5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7316 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7318 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7320 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h10 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7322 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h20 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8082+ BA2576 | 12:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h25 | 7:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1127 · LH1064 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h35 | 6:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1127 · LH1068 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h30 | 11:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1514+ KL1479 | 1:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h05 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1129 · LH1068 | 1:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h20 | 11:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1521 | 3:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5340 | 3:25 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1815 · LH2276 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1815 · LH117 · LH1068 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h30 | 11:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1815 · LH2270 | 3:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h25 | 8:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1649 · AF7320 | 3:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h40 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1649 · AF7322 | 3:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH1068 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 11:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH124 · LH2276 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h10 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7320+ AF1049 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h50 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7322+ AF1049 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR142 · QR55 | 4:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h20 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1133 · LH124 · LH2276 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h20 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1133 · LH1068 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h00 | 11:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA479 · BA338 | 6:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7322 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h30 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1817 · LH2276 | 6:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h50 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1817 · LH2270 | 6:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h25 | 8:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1817 · LH2272 | 6:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 17h55 | 12:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS406 · OS373 | 8:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h20 | 9:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1517 | 8:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB5336 | 8:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1249 · AF7300 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h00 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR146 · QR55 | 11:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h35 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
SN3708 · SN3617 | 5:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h20 | 12:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX564 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1951 · LX568 | 6:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF7308 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 1:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF7306 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h15 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF7310 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h10 | 2:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1510 · KL1475 | 6:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 11:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ75 · AZ344 | 6:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h10 | 2:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH1060 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h05 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5334 | 6:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY1515 | 6:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8094+ BA334 | 7:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h50 | 4:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA487 · BA334 | 7:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h40 | 4:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1819 · LH2272 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h40 | 12:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1819 · LH2274 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h15 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1137 · LH1060 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
National museum holding one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s Biblical message works.
Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
A well-known old-town restaurant serving traditional Niçois and Italian-influenced dishes in a classic, friendly family-run atmosphere.
A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Nice by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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