Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the third busiest airport in France. It also serves the Monaco city-state. Learn more about the airport and see our map here.
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is an international airport located 5.9km (3.7mi) southwest of Nice, France. It is the third busiest airport in France. It serves as a focus city for Air France, and an operating base for easyJet.
Due to the airport’s close proximity to the city-state of Monaco (20km southwest), it also serves as that city-state’s airport. Some airlines market Monaco as a destination via Nice Airport.
The airport contains two terminals. They are named, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Terminal 1: Handles flights to domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen destinations. It features 25 gates.
Terminal 2: The larger, and newer building. Handles flights to all destinations. It features 29 gates.
A free and fully electric shuttle bus connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Services run every 15 minutes between 4:30am-1:30am.
There is also a tram service that runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Tram lines 2 and 3 allow travelers to reach Terminal 2 in less than 3 minutes from Terminal 1.
The location of the terminals, the gates, pick-up and drop-off locations, and shuttle bus and tram stations, can be found using our map at the top of this page.
There is also a Business Aviation Terminal located next to Terminal 2. It contains operations rooms, VIP lounges, crew lounges and offices for aviation companies.
The airport offers several upscale and high-quality dining options for travelers to choose from. These include fast food, bars, coffee, restaurants, table service and more.
Shops at the airport feature leading alcohol and perfume brands, photography, gastronomy, watches, jewelry, press, luggage, fashion, accessories and more.
Additionally, there are three VIP lounges at the airport for guests to relax and enjoy:
Services available at lounges include self-service entertainment platforms, on-demand shopping experiences, free Wi-Fi internet access, refreshments and premium menu options.
Train: Nice Saint-Augustin train station offers a direct connection between the airport and Grand-Arénas station via Tram line 2 and 3. The train station can be reached from Terminal 1 (Exit door A0) via a dedicated pedestrian walkway, taking approximately 7 minutes.
Tram: Tram line 2 “Port Lympia” connects both terminals to Nice Ville station via the Jean- Médecin station, located approximately 800 metres from the airport.
Taxi: Taxis are located for passengers arriving from Terminal 1 and 2, at entrance A3.
Car rentals: Car rental service desks can be found in Terminal 1 near the Entrances A1/A2 to the right of the Information Office, prior to 10:00pm. After 10:00pm, travelers can place their bookings at the Car Rental Center. It is located by Terminal 2, behind Car Park P5.
Parking: Premium car parks in both terminals provide direct terminal access. Additional parking services include larger spaces, and value deals for longer-term stays.
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