Madrid to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (MAD–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.
MAD–NCE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, American Airlines and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: LA, VY | 24 | CRK | 1h55 | – | Oneworld | LA, VY |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | CRK | 1h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→NCE | VLC→NCE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 68 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 12h 12m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · NCE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, 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.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to NCE
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, American Airlines and easyJet. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to NCE is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (957 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).