- Must visit
Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Flights from Basel to Nice depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest flight covers the 266 miles (429 km) distance in 1h 15m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 266 miles (429 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$113
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$759
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 24 m
Flights on Sep 17
40
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Basel to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Nice will cost around $759 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 40 flights from Basel to Nice, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct flights cover the 429 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the longest flights will take 5 h 15 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.
U21756
U27455
AF1193 · AF7312
AF1193 · AF7314
AF1393 · AF7318
U21756
U27455
AF1393 · AF7316
AF3195 · AF3173
AF1193 · AF7312Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $567.
Distance: 266 miles (429 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$567 Average price | $109 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Nice:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Nice costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $471 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Nice costing on average $567 (€461).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Nice flights for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA765+ BA2576 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h55 | 7:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA338 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h05 | 11:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765+ BA2574 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA342 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h25 | 8:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA332 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h35 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA334 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h25 | 7:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA765 · BA328 | 6:10 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h45 | 12:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195 · AF3173 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h00 | 11:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3195 · AF3189 | 6:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h55 | 4:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21756 | 7:55 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h20 | 9:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF3186 · AF3189 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h10 | 4:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7320 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h55 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7318 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h10 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7322 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h05 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7312 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h15 | 3:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7316 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h55 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7314 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h30 | 5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7300 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h40 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1193 · AF7302 | 10:35 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h15 | 8:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA342 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h20 | 8:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA334 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h20 | 7:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA326 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h15 | 10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA332 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 6h30 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759 · BA338 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h00 | 11:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA759+ BA2574 | 12:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 23h10 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7318 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 5h20 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7322 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h15 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7300 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h50 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7320 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h05 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7316 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h05 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7302 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 18h25 | 8:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7304 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h35 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1393 · AF7306 | 2:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h00 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27455 | 5:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1h20 | 6:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF3194 · AF3189 | 6:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h45 | 4:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA330 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 17h50 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA326 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h10 | 10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763+ BA2574 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 15h05 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA332 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h25 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA763 · BA336 | 8:20 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Elegant Michelin starred restaurant focused on refined Mediterranean cuisine with Riviera products, offering a polished fine dining experience.
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Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
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Most Basel to Nice flights use the EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Nice airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Elevators, assistance.
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