- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Flights from Edinburgh to Nice depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 963 miles (1551 km) distance in 2h 40m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 963 miles (1551 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
First flight 5:35 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$549
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Flights per day
36
Distance
1551 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Nice will cost around $549 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 36 flights that leave Edinburgh for Nice onMon, Jun 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 08 the direct flights cover the 1551 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 08 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.
D83503 · D83646
U23245
D83503 · D83640
LX564+
LX8291
LX562+
LX8291
U23245
LX564+
LX8293
D83503 · D83646
BA1467 · BA328
LH2525 · LH2276Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $713.
Distance: 963 miles (1551 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$174 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $741 Average price | $362 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 25m Average total duration 30h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 54m Average total duration 24h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Edinburgh to Nice:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $178 (€145).
A flight is $568 (€463) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $741 (€604).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 24m.
Bus takes on average 30h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Nice flights for today, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Edinburgh | 15h00 | 9:00 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Edinburgh | 2h50 | 9:00 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Edinburgh | 2h40 | 12:55 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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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.
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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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