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France's third-busiest airport on the glamorous Riviera.
Opened
1945
Location
Nice, France
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport is the principal international gateway to the French Riviera, serving the city of Nice and the broader Alpes-Maritimes region. It is the third-busiest airport in France by passenger traffic, handling over 14 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic, and serves a large number of European and intercontinental destinations.
Situated directly on the Mediterranean coastline between the sea and the Var River delta, the airport occupies a unique coastal position and is managed by Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur. Its location makes it the primary hub for leisure travel to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, and other Riviera destinations.
The airport hosts a wide mix of full-service carriers, low-cost airlines, and charter operators, reflecting its dual role as both a business gateway and a major tourist entry point. Air France maintains a significant presence there, and numerous European carriers offer seasonal and year-round services.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected by a free shuttle bus and handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Nice city centre and the broader Côte d'Azur rail network via the tramway Line 2, complemented by bus services and taxis.
Airlines here
Air France is the dominant carrier, while easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways, Lufthansa, and several other European and intercontinental airlines operate regular services.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is built partly on reclaimed land along the Mediterranean shoreline.
- ›It is the third-busiest airport in France, after Charles de Gaulle and Orly.
- ›Nice-Côte d'Azur serves as a key gateway to Monaco, which has no commercial airport of its own.
- ›A helicopter shuttle service operated by Héli Air Monaco links the airport directly to Monaco in approximately seven minutes.
- ›The airport handled a record approximately 14.5 million passengers in 2019.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
