Barcelona to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (BCN–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
VY1515
VY Vueling
321
7:00 AM
CET T1
8:25 AM
CET
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27131
U2 easyJet
319
10:30 AM
CET T2C
11:55 AM
CET
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1521
VY Vueling
32A
3:25 PM
CET T1
4:50 PM
CET
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1517
VY Vueling
32A
9:00 PM
CET T1
10:20 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1516
VY Vueling
32A
9:00 AM
CET T1
10:15 AM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY1520
VY Vueling
321
11:50 AM
CET T1
1:15 PM
CET
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27132
U2 easyJet
319
12:46 PM
CET T2
1:54 PM
CET
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Barcelona to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 308 mi 1h 20m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

BCN–NCE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling 20 321, 32A 1h20-1h25
U2 easyJet 4 319 1h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
321 Airbus A321 – VY
32A Airbus A320 – VY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 + VY (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to NCE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,138
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 0 hours the same as Barcelona.
BCN: CET · NCE: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to BCN

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

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 14 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 308 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: easyJet and Vueling.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from BCN to NCE. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGA, WRO, MUC, RNS, LUX, BER, BOD, NTE, TUN, MAD, KRK, ALG, BSL, GVA, BRS, EDI, LIS, FRA, HEL, CDG, TEB, WAW, FLR, VCE, EIN, LTN, FCO, AMS, OPO, ORY, VIE, ZRH, IAD, BEG, DUS, RBA, CPH, LGW, SOF, DUB, LYS, SXB, BUD, NAP, BRU, ATH, LHR, DXB, DOH, JFK, IST, EWR, PRG, BBU, CMN, MAN, SAW, ARN, OTP, HAM, OSL, LPL, RAK, RMO and RIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NCE to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BCN to NCE

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Vueling. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BCN to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to NCE ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.