Abu Dhabi to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (AUH–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
789
2:45 AM
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7:20 AM
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EY Etihad
789
10:55 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FCO Rome 8h 10m AZEYJU → AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
VIE Vienna 8h 39m EYJU → AINHOS Vienna (VIE) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
GVA Geneva 8h 43m EYGFNZ → LXU2 Geneva (GVA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 45m AZEYGA → GF Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
MUC Munich 8h 59m DEEYGA → LHMSNH Munich (MUC) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
TLV Tel Aviv 9h EYLYMU → AFLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 8m EYGAJU → A3U2V7 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 15m DEEYLH → AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BCN Barcelona 9h 35m AVEYGA → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 58m EYGA → AFAMAR Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
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Abu Dhabi to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,972 mi 6h 35m nonstop -2h behind

AUH–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,972 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 2 789 6h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to NCE direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
FCO ~8h 10m VIE ~8h 39m GVA ~8h 43m MXP ~8h 45m JTR ~8h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,269
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Metric AUH→NCE DXB→NCE
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 2 14
Flight time 6h 35m 6h 50m
Dubai (DXB) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
2,972 mi / 4,783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter France visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. ETIAS authorization will be required once the EU system launches.

EU duty-free limits apply. Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more. Customs checks at airports are thorough for non-EU arrivals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance2,972 mi / 4,783 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take about 6h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,972 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to NCE: Etihad Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Vienna and Geneva Cointrin.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from NCE to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to NCE

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to NCE is about 6 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,972 miles (4,783 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Vienna and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).