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

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U21704
U2 easyJet
320
9:40 PM
CET T1
11:35 PM
CET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1217
IB Iberia
CRK
10:00 PM
CET T4
11:55 PM
CET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21703
U2 easyJet
320
7:05 PM
CET T2
9:05 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 594 mi 1h 55m nonstop 67 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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 67 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 7 CRK 1h55 Oneworld
U2 easyJet 4 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
CRK Canadair Regional Jet 1000 – IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to NCE.
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One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,105
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: CET · NCE: CET

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 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 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 4 return
1-stop connections67 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 55m. The route covers 594 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia and easyJet.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from MAD to NCE. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SXB, NTE, LCY, EIN, RVN, TFS, WRO, KRK, VCE, BOD, NAS, OTP, RBA, LIS, MUC, BCN, BRS, GVA, CLE, TEB, HEL, TLS, FRA, HAM, EDI, CDG, ZRH, ORY, LUX, BER, AMS, BSL, FCO, IAD, BEG, RAK, DUB, LGW, VIE, SOF, BRU, OPO, RIX, ATH, LHR, CMN, BUD, EWR, FLR, JFK, TUN, DOH, DUS, ALG, DXB, CPH, LTN, IST, MAN, SAW, AGA, OSL, NAP, WAW, ARN, LYS and PRG. 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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MAD to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to NCE ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (957 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.