Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Manchester, Greater Manchester (NCE–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NCE–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 5 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2 | 3 | 73H | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
| Metric | NCE→MAN | MRS→MAN | TRN→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NCE | – | 101 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 10m | 1h 54m |
Travel Essentials
NCE: CET · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
NCE–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCE to MAN
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2 and easyJet. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NCE to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCE to MAN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,282 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) and Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).