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Abbadia Castle Observatory
Neo-Gothic château and historic scientific observatory built for Antoine d'Abbadie; interior visits highlight art, architecture, and 19th-century exploration culture.
Flights from Nice to Hendaye depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $91 (€75) but you can travel from only $52 (€43) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 452 miles (729 km) distance in 1h 30m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 452 miles (729 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€75) |
Flights per day 16 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Nice to Hendaye is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Hendaye will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 4 flights that leave Nice for Hendaye onWed, Jun 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct flights cover the 729 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the longest flights will take 11 h 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Hendaye:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Hendaye costing on average $161 (€133).
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Hendaye costing on average $170 (€140).
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
Bus takes on average 15h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Hendaye flights for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:40 AM Nice | 7h10 | 11:50 AM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Nice | 7h10 | 12:50 PM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Nice | 1h30 | 1:05 PM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Nice | 13h50 | 6:20 AM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Nice | 9h30 | 6:20 AM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect |
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Neo-Gothic château and historic scientific observatory built for Antoine d'Abbadie; interior visits highlight art, architecture, and 19th-century exploration culture.
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Local cultural venue that regularly hosts small art and heritage exhibitions; a modest but worthwhile stop for current community programming.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is polite; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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