Barcelona to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (BCN–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BCN–NCE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, LATAM Chile and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 22 | 320, 321, 32A | 1h09-1h25 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→NCE | PMI→NCE | MAH→NCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 14 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · NCE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Spanish passport holders enter France with zero formalities. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so flights between them have no border checks at all. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa, no registration, no paperwork of any kind.
If you plan to stay in France longer than 3 months, register at the local mairie (town hall) or prefecture for a certificate of registration. EU citizens have full right to live and work in France without a work permit. For the first 3 months, no registration is required. France does not have a mandatory address registration system like Germany, but you will need proof of address (justificatif de domicile) for opening bank accounts and other administrative tasks.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to NCE
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling, LATAM Chile and easyJet. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to NCE is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Geneva Cointrin and Menorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Mahón (Maó) (MAH).