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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 Nantes to Nice depart on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest flight covers the 490 miles (790 km) distance in 1h 30m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 490 miles (790 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Flights per day 20 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$1123
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Flights per day
26
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nantes to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Nice will cost around $1123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 26 flights that leave Nantes for Nice onWed, Jun 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct flights cover the 790 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the longest flights will take 3 h 50 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.
V72646
EC4701
AF6143 · AF6154
AF6141 · AF6154
AF6158 · AF6145
V72646
EC4701
AF6143 · AF6154
AF6147 · AF6158
AF7501 · AF7310Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 490 miles (790 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $346 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Nice:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Nice costing on average $146 (€119).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Nice costing on average $206 (€168).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Nice flights for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7501 · AF7312 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h20 | 3:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7316 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7320 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h00 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7318 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h30 | 8:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7314 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h35 | 5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7310 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h05 | 2:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7501 · AF7322 | 10:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 12h10 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6154 · AF6143 | 10:35 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h10 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6143 · AF6158 | 10:35 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h00 | 9:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC4701 | 11:30 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF7505 · AF7322 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h20 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7316 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 4h10 | 6:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7320 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h10 | 9:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7505 · AF7318 | 2:20 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h40 | 8:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6158 · AF6145 | 2:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6147 · AF6158 | 6:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h10 | 9:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
V72646 | 6:40 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1h35 | 8:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF7507 · AF7322 | 6:45 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1057 · LH1058 | 7:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 14h10 | 9:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7511 · AF7304 | 9:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 13h00 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7511 · AF7302 | 9:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h50 | 8:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7511 · AF7300 | 9:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h15 | 8:15 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
AF7509 · AF7314 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 11h00 | 5:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7306 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 5h20 | 11:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7308 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 6h55 | 1:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7310 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 8h15 | 2:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7312 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 9h45 | 3:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7509 · AF7304 | 6:05 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 3h55 | 10:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6154 · AF6141 | 6:40 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 7h05 | 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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