# Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

> Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, FR · 7 km (4 mi) west of central Nice

Web: https://airport.flights/airport/nce
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/nce.json

## Facts

- **IATA**: NCE
- **ICAO**: LFMN
- **Timezone**: Europe/Paris
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 2
- **Passengers**: 15.23M/yr
- **Hub for**: Air France, easyJet
- **Official site**: https://www.nice.aeroport.fr/

## Overview

## Welcome

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) offers a unique travel experience, with its location practically on the beach and stunning views of the Riviera. Just 7 km west of central Nice, frequent flyers delight in the approach and runway panoramas, making it feel like an extension of the Côte d’Azur itself. The airport, handling over 15 million passengers annually, efficiently connects both leisure and business travelers to the region.

## At a glance

- Annual Passengers: 15.23 million

- Terminals: 2 (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)

- Runways: 2

- Distance from Nice center: 7 km (4 mi)

- Airline Hubs: Air France, easyJet

## Terminals & layout

Terminal 1 accommodates airlines such as Air France, British Airways, and Emirates across its 25 gates, while Terminal 2, primarily serving easyJet and Air Corsica, features 29 gates. Terminal 1 is noted for its proximity to the tram exit and its quieter security screening options during peak travel. Terminal 2 aims to please with several Mediterranean-leaning eateries.

## Getting to and from the city

The L2 tram provides the most straightforward and cost-effective route into central Nice from both terminals at just $1.70, significantly undercutting taxi fares. For those venturing beyond the city, the Airport Express connects to bus 70 towards Nice port, or travelers can catch the Zou Coaches for direct routes to Cannes, Antibes, and Monaco.

## Traveller essentials

The express tram line, frequent buses, and competitively priced parking options such as Parking P8 at €12/day ensure travelers have convenient ground transport choices. Regulars recommend avoiding taxis and looking into parking pre-booking to secure spaces close to terminals, especially during the vibrant summer season.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Gourmets will appreciate the quality of airside dining, particularly at Estivale by Bruno Oger in Terminal 2, offering Michelin-level meals. For a taste of local flair, head to La Paillote, which provides an authentic Niçoise dining experience. Fashionistas and souvenir seekers can explore duty-free shops like Aelia in both terminals or grab a last-minute gift from renowned brands like Longchamp and Hermès.

## Lounges

Lounges at NCE provide a respite from the holiday hustle, with the Air France Lounge in Terminal 2 gaining special mention for its serene environment. Travelers also highlight the Primeclass Lounges available in both terminals as quieter alternatives to larger lounge networks.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** Estivale is more than an airport eatery; it’s an upscale bite with Riviera flair. Make time for it in Terminal 2.

- **Time:** For faster airport-city transfers, use Tram Line 2 from either terminal; rush hour makes it quicker than cabs.

- **Avoid:** Beware passport control delays in Terminal 1, notably before UK flights; skip the shopping dawdle and start queuing early.

- **Quiet:** Lounges in Terminal 2 frequently offer peace and reduced crowds – perfect for a calm pre-flight moment.

- **Local:** Seek out La Paillote in Terminal 2 for authentic Niçoise snacks and a breath of Provençal air pre-flight.

- **Money:** Pre-book parking to cut costs and guarantee closer entry during high-traffic summer months, especially in P8 and P5.

- **Avoid:** Terminal 2 suffers security congestion; try quieter lanes near its far end during peak weekends to save time.

- **Insider:** Choose apron-facing bars for spectacular sea views and superior plane-spotting from both terminals.

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1** — 25 gates · Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Flybe
- **Terminal 2** — 29 gates · easyJet, Air Corsica, easyJet Switzerland, Monarch Airlines

## Dining (20)

- **Bar du Monde** — 2 · $$
- **Bread&Co** — 1 · $$
- **Burger King** — 1 · $
- **Comptoir Libanais** — 1 · $$
- **Estivale** — 2 · $$$
- **Illy Caffè** — 2 · $$
- **Jamie Oliver Deli** — 2 · $$$
- **Joe & The Juice** — 1 · $$
- **La Paillote** — 2 · $$$
- **La Tarte Tropézienne** — 2 · $$
- **Le Badiane** — 1 · $$$
- **Le Grand Comptoir** — 2 · $$$
- **Monop’ Daily** — 1 · $
- **Monop’ Daily** — 2 · $
- **Paul** — 1 · $$
- **Pokawa** — 2 · $$
- **Pret A Manger** — 2 · $$
- **Restaurant Le Riviera** — 1 · $$$
- **Segafredo** — 1 · $
- **So Nice Tapas** — 1 · $$

## Lounges (8)

- **Air France Lounge** — 2 · Terminal 2, Schengen
- **Club Airport Premier Lounge** — 2 · Terminal 2, loyalty lounge
- **La Première area Air France** — 2 · Terminal 2, invite only
- **Primeclass Lounge** — 1 · Terminal 1, independent lounge
- **Primeclass Lounge** — 2 · Terminal 2, independent lounge
- **The Levity Lounge** — 2 · Terminal 2, VIP lounge
- **The Library Lounge** — 1 · Terminal 1, VIP lounge
- **VIP Lounge Salon Club** — 1 · Terminal 1, pay in · €35

## Shops (20)

- **Aelia Duty Free** — 1
- **Aelia Duty Free** — 2
- **Fragonard** — 1
- **Fragonard** — 2
- **Hermès** — 2
- **Lacoste** — 2
- **Longchamp** — 2
- **Monop’ Daily** — 1
- **Monop’ Daily** — 2
- **Nice Côte d’Azur Souvenirs** — 2
- **Pandora** — 2
- **Pharmacie** — 1
- **Relay** — 1
- **Relay** — 2
- **Riviera Chic** — 1
- **Swarovski** — 1
- **Swarovski** — 2
- **Tech2Go** — 2
- **The Fashion Gallery** — 2
- **The Fashion Place** — 1

## Parking (10)

- **Drop Off Terminal 1** — Kiss and fly
- **Drop Off Terminal 2** — Kiss and fly
- **Motorcycle Parking** — Two wheelers
- **Parking P2** — Short stay · next to terminal
- **Parking P3** — Premium covered
- **Parking P5** — Short stay · €20.00/day, €2.00/hr · 0.1 mi
- **Parking P6** — Remote · less than 8 min walk from Terminal 2
- **Parking P7** — Valet · next to terminal
- **Parking P8** — Remote · €12/day · a few minutes from Terminal 1
- **Parking P9** — Remote · next to terminal

## Ground transport (12)

- **Bolt** — Rideshare
- **Bus 12** — Local bus to Nice city
- **Bus 70** — Local bus to Nice port
- **Private Transfer Vans** — Prebooked shuttle
- **Réseau Lignes d’Azur Airport Express** — Airport bus
- **Taxi Nice Aéroport** — Metered taxi
- **Tram Line 2** — Light rail to Nice center · $1.70 · :3
- **Tram Line 3** — Light rail to Saint Isidore
- **Uber** — Rideshare
- **Zou Coach Antibes Express** — Intercity coach
- **Zou Coach Cannes Express** — Intercity coach
- **Zou Coach Monaco Express** — Intercity coach

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Estivale is more than an airport eatery; it’s an upscale bite with Riviera flair. Make time for it in Terminal 2.
- _Time_: For faster airport-city transfers, use Tram Line 2 from either terminal; rush hour makes it quicker than cabs.
- _Avoid_: Beware passport control delays in Terminal 1, notably before UK flights; skip the shopping dawdle and start queuing early.
- _Quiet_: Lounges in Terminal 2 frequently offer peace and reduced crowds – perfect for a calm pre-flight moment.
- _Local_: Seek out La Paillote in Terminal 2 for authentic Niçoise snacks and a breath of Provençal air pre-flight.
- _Money_: Pre-book parking to cut costs and guarantee closer entry during high-traffic summer months, especially in P8 and P5.
- _Avoid_: Terminal 2 suffers security congestion; try quieter lanes near its far end during peak weekends to save time.
- _Insider_: Choose apron-facing bars for spectacular sea views and superior plane-spotting from both terminals.