Madrid to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (MAD–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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594 mi airlines 54/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB1209
IB Iberia
CRK
6:45 AM
CEST T4
8:40 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1211+3
IB Iberia
CRK
10:00 AM
CEST T4
11:55 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5295cs
VY Vueling
CRK
10:00 AM
CEST T4
11:55 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1726cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1213+4
IB Iberia
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5532cs
VY Vueling
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4S
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21714
U2 easyJet
320
5:35 PM
CEST T1
7:30 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1727cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
10:00 PM
CEST T4
11:55 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1217+2
IB Iberia
CRK
11:02 PM
CEST T4
12:05 AM+1
CEST
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1218+4
IB Iberia
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5056cs
QR Qatar
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1797cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5535cs
VY Vueling
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1210
IB Iberia
CRK
9:30 AM
CEST T1
11:30 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1212+3
IB Iberia
CRK
12:45 PM
CEST T1
2:45 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5296cs
VY Vueling
CRK
12:45 PM
CEST T1
2:45 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21713
U2 easyJet
320
2:20 PM
CEST T2
4:25 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5533cs
VY Vueling
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1214+3
IB Iberia
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1757cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
2 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 594 mi 1h 3m nonstop 80 1-stop hubs

MAD–NCE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: LA, VY 24 CRK 1h03-1h55 Oneworld LA, VY
U2 easyJet 2 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
CRK Canadair Regional Jet 1000 – IB, LA, VY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (24 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to NCE direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,854
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 Madrid.
MAD: CEST · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
594 mi / 957 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 55m.
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 MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance594 mi / 957 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights54 out / 68 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 55m. The route covers 594 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia and easyJet. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from MAD to NCE. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RBA, ALG, WRO, AGA, EIN, TFS, RVN, TIA, BEG, LPL, BHX, FRA, RIX, SXB, BSL, TUN, BCN, TEB, NTE, OPO, LCY, MAN, BOD, LIS, MUC, MLA, AMS, VIE, HAM, GVA, LTN, TLS, PHL, CDG, STN, SOF, VCE, BER, CLE, ORY, RAK, LGW, WAW, LYS, BRI, NAS, FCO, BRU, CPH, ZRH, DUB, IAD, LHR, OPF, BRS, EDI, JFK, DOH, NAP, PMI, IST, BUD, SAW, FLR, MIA, PRG, DXB, OTP, DUS, ARN, ATH, KRK, YUL, HEL, TLV, LUX, CMN, OSL, PMO and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NCE to MAD 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 MAD to NCE

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and easyJet. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAD to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to NCE ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (957 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.