Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Madrid (NCE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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594 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB1218+4
IB Iberia
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5056cs
QR Qatar
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1797cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5535cs
VY Vueling
CRK
6:30 AM
CEST T1
8:35 AM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1210
IB Iberia
CRK
9:30 AM
CEST T1
11:30 AM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1212+3
IB Iberia
CRK
12:45 PM
CEST T1
2:45 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5296cs
VY Vueling
CRK
12:45 PM
CEST T1
2:45 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21713
U2 easyJet
320
2:20 PM
CEST T2
4:25 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5533cs
VY Vueling
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1214+3
IB Iberia
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1757cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
6:55 PM
CEST T1
8:55 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1209
IB Iberia
CRK
6:45 AM
CEST T4
8:40 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1211+3
IB Iberia
CRK
10:00 AM
CEST T4
11:55 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5295cs
VY Vueling
CRK
10:00 AM
CEST T4
11:55 AM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1726cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1213+4
IB Iberia
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY5532cs
VY Vueling
CRK
4:20 PM
CEST T4S
6:15 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21714
U2 easyJet
320
5:35 PM
CEST T1
7:30 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1727cs
LA LATAM Chile
CRK
10:00 PM
CEST T4
11:55 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1217+2
IB Iberia
CRK
10:10 PM
CEST T4
12:05 AM+1
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Madrid
2 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 594 mi 2h nonstop 83 1-stop hubs

NCE–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–MAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia Also: LA, QR, VY 24 CRK 2h-2h05 Oneworld LA, QR, VY
U2 easyJet 2 320 2h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
CRK Canadair Regional Jet 1000 – IB, LA, QR, VY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (24 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 8%)
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 MAD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to MAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,851
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 Madrid from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nearby airports with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Metric NCE→MAD MRS→MAD TRN→MAD
Distance from NCE 101 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 4
Weekly flights 68 78 27
Flight time 2h 1h 50m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Madrid is 0 hours the same as Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · MAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Distance & Flight Time
594 mi / 957 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from MAD

Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.

Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.

Madrid Climate

Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.

Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.

NCE–MAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Madrid route.
Route details
Distance594 mi / 957 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights68 out / 54 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to MAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 594 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iberia and easyJet. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from NCE to MAD. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EIN, TIA, WRO, AGA, PMO, LPL, SAW, FLR, RVN, TUN, RBA, VIE, BRI, FRA, TLS, MUC, BSL, LCY, TEB, OPO, BCN, GVA, AMS, CDG, LIS, ORY, LYS, LHR, LTN, NAP, RAK, FCO, MAN, LGW, OPF, PMI, ZRH, CMN, BRS, FLL, BRU, STN, EDI, HAM, NTE, PBI, DUS, DUB, NAS, OTP, LUX, SXB, MIA, WAW, BEG, BHX, EWR, IAD, YUL, BOD, IST, VCE, CPH, BER, DXB, ARN, JFK, TLV, TFS, KRK, OSL, DOH, ATH, RIX, PRG, PHL, LRM, SOF, HEL, BUD, ATL, ALG and MLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAD 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NCE to MAD

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and easyJet. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NCE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to MAD ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (957 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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