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

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U21703
U2 easyJet
320
7:05 PM
CET T2
9:05 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21704
U2 easyJet
320
9:40 PM
CET T1
11:35 PM
CET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1217
IB Iberia
CRK
10:00 PM
CET T4
11:55 PM
CET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Madrid
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 594 mi 2h nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

NCE–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 594 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 53 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
U2 easyJet 4 320 2h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (4 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 MAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to MAD.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,485
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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 7 8
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: CET · MAD: CET

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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 11 return
1-stop connections53 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. The route covers 594 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from NCE to MAD. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTE, BOD, NAP, BRS, ARN, MAN, RVN, LYS, GVA, FLR, TLS, BSL, ORY, AGA, FRA, EDI, HAM, LCY, HEL, AMS, MUC, CDG, LIS, RAK, DUB, NAS, FCO, KRK, DUS, VIE, BRU, VCE, BCN, LHR, RBA, CMN, EIN, ZRH, ATH, BER, LGW, BUD, IST, ALG, EWR, SAW, LTN, LUX, DXB, DOH, CPH, TFS and OSL. 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.
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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 MAD

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to MAD ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 594 miles (957 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).