Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Barcelona (NCE–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NCE–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 27 | 321, 32A | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
| Metric | NCE→BCN | GOA→BCN | MRS→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCE | – | 96 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 21 | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 30m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
NCE: CEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona.
Both France and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or French national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
NCE–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCE to BCN
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Vueling. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NCE to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCE to BCN ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AJA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Genova (GE) (GOA), Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).