Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to London (NCE–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NCE–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 622 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 42 | 319, 320 | 1h47-2h10 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h-2h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
| Metric | NCE→LGW | MRS→LGW | TRN→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCE | – | 101 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 12 | 9 |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 1h 41m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
NCE: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
NCE–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCE to LGW
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and easyJet. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NCE to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCE to LGW ranges from 1 hours 47 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 622 miles (1,001 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).