Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Rome (NCE–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NCE–FCO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 286 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways | 21 | 221, 223 | 1h10-1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 21 | 220, 223, 32S | 1h10-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 220, 223, 32S | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 11 | 320 | 1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
| Metric | NCE→FCO | GOA→FCO | MRS→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCE | – | 96 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 142 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
NCE: CET · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Both France and Italy are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Italy without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
NCE–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCE to FCO
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways and easyJet. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NCE to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCE to FCO ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 286 miles (460 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NTE. 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).