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

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2,972 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
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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
TLV Tel Aviv 8h 33m EYLYMU → AFLY Tel Aviv (TLV) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 8h 35m EYGAJU → A3TPU2 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
TUN Tunis 8h 40m EYMUTU → BJTOTU Tunis (TUN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FCO Rome 8h 55m AZEYGA → AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BCN Barcelona 9h 13m AVEYGA → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 18m DEEYGA → AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
GVA Geneva 9h 30m EYGFNZ → LXU2 Geneva (GVA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
IST Istanbul 9h 31m EYGAJU → 6ETGTK Istanbul (IST) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
DOH Doha 9h 50m EYQR → IBJLMH Doha (DOH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 7m EYGA → AFG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,972 mi 6h 53m nonstop -2h behind

AUH–NCE had nonstop service from Etihad Airways, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,972 miles in 6h 53m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 2 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
TLV ~8h 33m ATH ~8h 35m TUN ~8h 40m FCO ~8h 55m BEY ~8h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,247
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 – 3
Weekly flights – 10
Flight time 6h 53m 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 53m 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 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,972 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUH to NCE: Etihad Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Tunis Carthage.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NCE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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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) had nonstop service from Etihad Airways, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to NCE is about 6 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,972 miles (4,783 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ben Gurion, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Tunis Carthage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).