What are the most exciting events happening in Nice?

The best events to attend in Nice include: Carnival of Nice, a colorful and lively parade featuring elaborate floats and costumes Nice Jazz Festival, a renowned music festival showcasing top jazz artists Fête de la Musique, a celebration of music with free performances across the city Nice Christmas Market, a festive market with local crafts, food, and holiday cheer.

What are the best holidays to spend in Nice?

The best holidays to experience in Nice include: Assumption Day, pleasant weather and local traditions celebrated All Saints' Day, a time for reflection with beautiful autumn scenery Bastille Day, national pride and fireworks illuminating the sky Easter Monday, springtime blooms and family gatherings.

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Overview: Madrid to Nice flight

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Flights from Madrid to Nice depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $50 (€43) but you can travel from only $47 (€40) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $47 (€40)

Distance

606 miles (976 km)

Average flight duration

6h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€43)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Airlines

Fastest flight

1h 55m

Cheapest month to travel

February

First flight

05:45

Last flight

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $47 (€40)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Nice

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

$382

Average price

$764

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 32 m

Flights per day

Distance

976 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Nice will cost around $764 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $382.

Fast flights

Of the 29 flights that leave Madrid for Nice onWed, May 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct flights cover the 976 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

On Wed, May 14 the longest flights will take 5 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.

OS7468+

OS210+

OS429

08:35AM12h05

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

08:40PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

$3821One-way

2 transfers

LH1807 · LH2272

07:10AM5h20

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

12:30PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

$4601One-way

1 transfer

OS7452+

OS104+

OS429

11:45AM8h55

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

08:40PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

$4661One-way

2 transfers

LH1121 · LH1060

06:00AM7h40

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

01:40PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

$4701One-way

1 transfer

KL1502+

KL1479

10:20AM8h10

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

06:30PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

$5341One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Madrid to Nice flight times

Showing flights for today, Tuesday, May 13

Last updated at 10:25 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
LH1113 · LH1068	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	9h55	9:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
KL1504+KL1481	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	9h20	8:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1113 · LH1064	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h05	4:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1113 · LH114 · LH2276	11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	10h20	9:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1803 · LH119 · LH1068	12:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h05	9:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1803 · LH113 · LH1068	12:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h05	9:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1803 · LH2276	12:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h30	9:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
QR150 · QR55	2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	22h00	12:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
IB1213	2:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h55	4:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	0 transfersDirect
AF1601 · AF7314	2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	6h45	9:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1115 · LH1068	3:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h55	9:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
AF1801 · AF7314	3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h40	9:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
az63 · az344	4:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	20h25	12:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
az63 · az348	4:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	16h25	8:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1805+LH2270	4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	13h45	6:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1805 · LH2276	4:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h05	9:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LX2033 · LX568	5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	18h15	11:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
IB1217	8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	1h55	10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	0 transfersDirect
QR152 · QR55	8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	15h25	12:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
Wednesday, May 14
az59 · az344	3:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h35	12:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
az59 · az348	3:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	4h35	8:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
KL1500+KL1479	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h30	4:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1121 · LH1060	4:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	7h40	11:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1807 · LH2272	5:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h20	10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
OS7468+OS210+OS429	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h05	6:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1123 · LH1064	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	9h35	4:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
LH1123 · LH104+LH2274	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h35	3:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1123+LH106+LH2274	6:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h35	3:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
QR6949+QR55	7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	28h40	12:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
KL1502+KL1479	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h10	4:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
KL1502+KL1481	8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	12h05	8:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
az61 · az348	9:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	22h55	8:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
OS7452+OS104+OS429	9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	8h55	6:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	2 transfers
LH1801+LH2274	9:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)	5h25	3:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Madrid to Nice?

The best time to book your flight from Madrid to Nice is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Madrid to Nice route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Nice per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Madrid to Nice.

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from $15

Buses

from $90

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Airlines: Air Nostrum, Iberia and Vueling Airlines flights from Madrid to Nice

Buy your official Air Nostrum, Iberia and Vueling Airlines flight tickets to Nice from Madrid from $40 (€34) with Omio. Find flight times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next flight from Madrid to Nice including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

Iberia from Madrid to Nice flight information:

Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $40

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

Flight information from Madrid to Nice with easyJet:

Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $122

Seamless Madrid to Nice Flights: Your Connection from Spain to France

Experience a hassle-free journey with our Madrid to Nice flights. Departing from Spain's vibrant capital, Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), you'll be on your way to the charming southern coast of France, arriving at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). Whether traveling for leisure or business, flights from Madrid to Nice bridge two iconic European cities famous for their rich culture and stunning landscapes. Explore convenient flight options with renowned airlines that ensure a safe and comfortable trip. Connecting the dynamic heart of Spain with the glamorous French Riviera, these flights offer a gateway to unforgettable experiences. Whether you're embarking on a new adventure or returning to a place filled with cherished memories, the Madrid to Nice flight route is your direct line to a world of discovery.

Affordable Madrid to Nice Flight Tickets

Flying from Madrid to Nice is a great choice for those seeking an exciting journey across Europe. Flight ticket prices for this popular route vary, with the cheapest options starting at $50 (€43) and average prices typically around $196 (€166). Traveling during the shoulder season, particularly in May, can often provide the perfect balance of convenience and affordability, as you'll encounter pleasant weather and potentially lower ticket fares. Make sure to compare various airlines to find the ideal ticket that matches both your schedule and budget.

Madrid to Nice Flights with Leading Airlines

Traveling from Madrid to the beautiful city of Nice has never been easier, thanks to a variety of esteemed airlines offering direct and connecting flights. Some of the prominent carriers on this route include Iberia, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Air Nostrum, ensuring you have flexible options to suit your schedule and preferences. These airlines offer a range of services across different classes, from economy to premium cabins, catering to every budget and comfort level. Economy class provides a cost-effective and comfortable travel experience, while business class passengers can enjoy additional perks such as wider seats, more legroom, priority boarding, and exquisite in-flight cuisine. Major carriers like Lufthansa and KLM extend their networks via convenient layovers, allowing you to explore more of Europe in your journey. Whichever airline you choose, a wealth of services ensures a pleasant travel experience all the way to the dazzling French Riviera.

Madrid to Nice Direct Flights

Experience seamless travel with convenient Madrid to Nice direct flights, perfect for those who prefer quick and hassle-free journeys. With non-stop service between these vibrant cities, it's easier than ever to enjoy the beauty and charm of the French Riviera without layovers. You can find 3 direct flight options per day, ensuring flexibility in scheduling your trip according to your preferences. Whether you're traveling for leisure or business, these non-stop flights provide the optimal balance of efficiency and comfort.

FAQs: Madrid to Nice Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Madrid to Nice hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Nice.

Cheap plane tickets from Madrid to Nice can start from as little as $40 (€34) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Madrid to Nice is $138 (€117); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Nice flight time is 1 h 55 min covering the 605 mile (976 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The earliest flight from Madrid to Nice leaves at 5: 25AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Madrid to Nice leaves at 10: 15PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Nice without having to change trains with easyJet. There are 3 direct flights from Madrid to Nice each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Madrid to Nice you can take a flight with Air Nostrum, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Air France, Iberia Express, Lufthansa, ITA, Stobart Air, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Shaheen Air International, Norwegian Air, Air Europa or SWISS. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services between Madrid and Nice on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Flights from Madrid to Nice generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.

Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 8.7 km from Nice city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from Madrid to Nice is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Nice including taking a train, bus or flight.

Since both Madrid and Nice are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

There is no time difference between Madrid and Nice.

The best events to attend in Nice include:

Carnival of Nice, a colorful and lively parade featuring elaborate floats and costumes
Nice Jazz Festival, a renowned music festival showcasing top jazz artists
Fête de la Musique, a celebration of music with free performances across the city
Nice Christmas Market, a festive market with local crafts, food, and holiday cheer.

The best holidays to experience in Nice include:

Assumption Day, pleasant weather and local traditions celebrated
All Saints' Day, a time for reflection with beautiful autumn scenery
Bastille Day, national pride and fireworks illuminating the sky
Easter Monday, springtime blooms and family gatherings.

The best seasons to visit Nice are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Nice is during April-June or September-October.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Madrid to Nice

Madrid

Nice

The major airport for departures in Madrid is Madrid Barajas Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Barajas Airport for your trip from Madrid to Nice.

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