- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Flights from Nice to Alicante depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €69 but you can travel from only €60 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 547 miles (881 km) distance in 5h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 547 miles (881 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Flights per day 35 |
Fastest flight 5h 25m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
€205
Average price
€424
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Flights per day
55
Distance
881 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nice to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Alicante will cost around €424 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €205.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Alicante without transferring at least once.
LH1059 · LH1174
LH2271+
LH2656
VY1516 · VY1302
VY1518 · VY1300
VY1518 · VY1322
IB5341 · IB5002
VY1522 · VY1302
LX569+
LX2176
SN3618 · SN3773
EW9530+
EW9421Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 547 miles (881 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€184 Average price | €101 Average price Cheapest | €158 Average price | €250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration 18h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 28m Average total duration 28h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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 Nice to Alicante:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Alicante costing on average €158.
A bus is €82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Alicante costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 50m.
Train takes on average 28h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Alicante flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1478 · KL1539 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 23h15 | 4:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1478+ KL2541 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 16h15 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1478+ KL2641 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 14h30 | 7:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1478+ KL2552 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 21h40 | 2:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA335+ BA7067 · BA7119 | 5:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 15h25 | 8:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1522 · VY1306 | 5:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5341 · IB5006 | 5:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2275 · LH1848 | 5:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 23h30 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA456+ BA7120+ BA3278 | 7:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 18h00 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1480 · KL1539 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 20h55 | 4:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA333 · BA456+ BA7120 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 17h35 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1480+ KL2641 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 12h10 | 7:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1480+ KL2552 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 19h20 | 2:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1480+ KL2541 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 13h55 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1480+ KL3275 | 7:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 27h25 | 10:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA337 · BA456+ BA7120 | 9:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 15h30 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3624+ SN3771 | 10:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h10 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1518 · VY1300 | 10:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h50 | 9:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
IB1218 · IB1011 | 6:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h35 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1069 · LH98 · LH1848 | 6:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h45 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1069 · LH102 · LH1848 | 6:40 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h45 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA339+ BA2656 | 7:20 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 13h25 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2271+ LH99 · LH1174 | 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h55 | 4:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2271+ LH2656 | 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 26h35 | 11:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2271+ LH1848 | 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h40 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2271+ LH103 · LH1174 | 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h55 | 4:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1516 · VY1302 | 8:55 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 12h45 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1516 · VY1304 | 8:55 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h40 | 4:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9530+ EW9421 | 9:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h25 | 2:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX780+ SN3773+ LX563 | 9:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h15 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1059 · LH1190+ LX2176 | 10:10 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h00 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1059 · LH1174 | 10:10 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 6h30 | 4:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA2575 · BA2656 | 10:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h10 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA2575+ BA8054 | 10:35 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 7h35 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX565 · LX2176 | 10:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h25 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX565 · LX780+ SN3773 | 10:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h05 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA335+ BA2656 | 10:50 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h55 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA327+ BA2656 | 11:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 9h00 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8476+ BA2656 | 12:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h30 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA343+ BA2656 | 12:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h30 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1476+ KL2541 | 12:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 21h00 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1476 · KL1539 | 12:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 28h00 | 4:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1476+ KL3275 | 12:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h30 | 10:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1476+ KL4016 | 12:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 26h15 | 2:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1212 · IB1015 | 12:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 8h10 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2273 · LH2656 | 1:20 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 22h00 | 11:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3618 · SN3773 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 5h05 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX569+ LX2174 | 2:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 21h20 | 12:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX569+ LX2176 | 2:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 4h30 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA331+ BA2654 | 3:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 18h40 | 10:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Alicante Elche Airport -> Plaça dels Estels, Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Alicante by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice to Alicante flights use the Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche 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 the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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