Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Madrid (NCE–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
NCE: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).