- 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 Madrid to Nice depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 606 miles (976 km) distance in 1h 55m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 606 miles (976 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$279
Average price
$789
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
976 km
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 $789 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $279.
Of the 58 flights that leave Madrid for Nice onSat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct flights cover the 976 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the longest flights will take 5 h 5 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.
03073+
VY1521
03311+
VY1521
03303+
VY1521
03083+
VY1521
03093+
VY1521
IB1213
AF1401 · AF7324
AZ59 · AZ348
AF1301 · AF7314
LH1805 · LH2276Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 606 miles (976 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$218 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Madrid to Nice:
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nice costing on average $195 (€160).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nice costing on average $218 (€178).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nice flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03071+ IB5336 | On time 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 15h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03071+ VY1521 | On time 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h38 | 4:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03071+ VY1517 | On time 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 15h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7052+ BA330 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2272+ LH4165 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03073+ VY1521 | On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h08 | 4:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03073+ VY1517 | On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03073+ IB5336 | On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03081+ IB5336 | On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03081+ VY1521 | On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h38 | 4:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03081+ VY1517 | On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7060+ BA330 | 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03091+ IB5336 | On time 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03091+ VY1521 | On time 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h38 | 4:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03091+ VY1517 | On time 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR55 | 9:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h05 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03093+ LH1815 · LH2276 | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h03 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03093+ VY1517 | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03093+ LH1131 · LH1068 | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h38 | 11:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03093+ IB5336 | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1211 | 10:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h55 | 11:55 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1001 · AF7318 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX560+ LX2021 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 6:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF7320 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h25 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF7322 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL1481 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 10:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03303+ LH1133 · LH1068 | On time 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h38 | 11:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03303+ VY1517 | On time 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03303+ IB5336 | On time 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA332 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03113+ IB5336 | On time 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03113+ LH1817 · LH2276 | On time 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h03 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03113+ VY1517 | On time 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801 · LH2278 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA332 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 6:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA336 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459+ BA2576 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 8:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF7320 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF7318 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF7322 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03123+ IB5336 | On time 12:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03123+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 12:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 19h48 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03123+ VY1517 | On time 12:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
09725+ VY1517 | On time 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h15 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
09725+ IB5336 | On time 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h15 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
09725+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 19h25 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1113 · LH1068 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 11:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL1481 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 10:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH116 · LH2278 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03131+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 1:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 18h53 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03131+ IB5336 | On time 1:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h43 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03131+ VY1517 | On time 1:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h43 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA336 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT973 · AT714 | 1:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 7:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03141+ IB5336 | On time 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03141+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 18h18 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03141+ VY1517 | On time 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03143+ IB5336 | On time 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03143+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 17h48 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03143+ VY1517 | On time 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h38 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA336 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH2278 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4163+ LH2276 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7054+ BA338 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03151+ AF1249 · AF7300 | On time 2:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 17h18 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
03151+ VY1517 | On time 2:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03151+ IB5336 | On time 2:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h08 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA338 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR55 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h25 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF7322 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF7320 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA338 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115 · LH1068 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 11:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA338 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
U21714 | 5:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h55 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1801 · AF7322 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA338 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF7300 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h30 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1805 · LH2276 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA463 · BA338 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 11:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2033+ LX562 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h45 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF7300 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF7302 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h35 | 8:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF7304 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h45 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1101 · AF7324 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h15 | 10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508 · KL1475 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h00 | 11:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1217 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h55 | 12:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR152 · QR55 | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h25 | 2:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
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AZ59 · AZ348 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ59 · AZ344 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h35 | 2:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7324 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1475 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 11:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7308 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7306 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7312 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7314 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF7326 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 4:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN3617 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h35 | 12:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN3621 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 3:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03311+ IB5340 | 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h33 | 6:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03311+ VY1521 | 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h33 | 6:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
03311+ LH1131 · LH1068 | 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 16h08 | 10:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Major museum devoted to Marc Chagall, especially his Biblical Message cycle; one of Nice’s most important art museums.
Nice’s contemporary art museum, known for postwar and avant-garde works and a central location near Place Garibaldi.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views along the Baie des Anges.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
A famous tiny Niçois institution known for classic local dishes such as petits farcis, pasta, and regional specialties in a simple, intimate setting.
A long-established casual spot celebrated for socca and other traditional Niçois snacks. It is one of the best-known places in Nice for local street-food classics.
Nice is pricier than many French cities, especially for hotels and seafront dining, but bakeries, markets, and local bistros help keep daily costs manageable.
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