Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Edinburgh (NCE–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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969 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U23246
U2 easyJet
320
11:35 AM
CEST T2
1:20 PM
BST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23254
U2 easyJet
320
9:55 PM
CEST T2
11:35 PM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23245
U2 easyJet
320
5:30 PM
BST
9:10 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 74 1-stop hubs

NCE–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 7 320 2h40-2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,036
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 Edinburgh from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric NCE→EDI MRS→EDI TRN→EDI
Distance from NCE 101 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 5
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
969 mi / 1,560 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.

NCE–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance969 mi / 1,560 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m. The route covers 969 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NCE to EDI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BIQ, PRG, PMO, BTS, SAW, MUC, MLA, LCY, ZRH, FRA, HRG, YQX, ORY, LYS, HEL, TFS, LHR, LTN, GDN, HPN, RIX, PMI, MAD, YYZ, BRI, CDG, NTE, NAP, OSL, AMS, BER, BCN, GVA, KRK, LGW, DUB, BUD, CPH, RAK, BRS, AUS, BHX, AGA, EWR, ATH, BSL, STN, LIS, BRU, VCE, DUS, KEF, PHL, TLS, ARN, IST, DOH, SJC, JFK, STR, SOF, VIE, OTP, TIA, FCO, CGN, OPO, LAX, WRO, IAD, OLB, ATL, BOD and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from EDI to NCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRS and TRN. 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 EDI

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to EDI ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,560 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BIQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).