Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Spata-Artemida (NCE–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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A3691
A3 Aegean
32N
11:30 AM
CET T1
2:55 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21737
U2 easyJet
320
4:50 PM
CET T2
8:20 PM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A3690
A3 Aegean
320
9:10 AM
EET T4
10:50 AM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Spata-Artemida
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 958 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 47 1-stop hubs

NCE–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 958 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 6 32N 2h25 Star Alliance
U2 easyJet 3 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32N Airbus A320neo – A3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (6 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (3 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NCE to ATH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to ATH.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,756
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.

Other ways to reach Spata-Artemida from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nearby airports with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Metric NCE→ATH MRS→ATH
Distance from NCE 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 9 8
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CET · ATH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 7:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
958 mi / 1,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Both France and Greece are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Greece without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or French national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from ATH

Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.

Spata-Artemida Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.

Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.

NCE–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance958 mi / 1,542 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 5 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 958 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines and easyJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from NCE to ATH. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, SXB, LIL, EIN, BSL, BRS, RAK, BCN, LGW, FRA, LIS, VIE, BOD, CDG, MUC, KRK, FCO, DUS, AMS, YYZ, BUD, GVA, ZRH, BRU, IST, LHR, ORY, DUB, BER, DOH, MAD, SAW, RMO, LTN, DXB, EDI, VCE, EWR, HAM, CPH, NAP, HEL, LUX, LYS, ARN, OSL and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 1 hour ahead of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from ATH to NCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NCE to ATH

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to ATH ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 958 miles (1,542 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS).