Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to London, Essex (NCE–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR1875
FR Ryanair
73H
11:25 AM
CEST T1
12:35 PM
BST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8496
FR Ryanair
73H
6:10 AM
BST T1
9:20 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1874
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 PM
BST
10:10 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to London, Essex
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 654 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

NCE–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 654 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 6 73H 2h10
BY TUI Airways 1
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR (7 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 STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,784
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 London, Essex from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric NCE→STN GOA→STN MRS→STN
Distance from NCE 96 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 6 7 15
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 10m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
654 mi / 1,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

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.

NCE–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance654 mi / 1,052 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 8 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 654 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways and Ryanair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NCE to STN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, HAM, SAW, CDG, AGA, KEF, RVN, TIA, BTS, TLV, PMO, RBA, OTP, CMN, MLA, OSL, BRI, CGN, VIE, TLS, YQX, LHR, CHQ, BCN, VCE, BER, NTE, AMS, TEB, YYZ, GOT, EWR, NAP, DUB, MAD, WRO, IAD, RMO, MSY, EDI, LIS, RAK, OPO, BUD, OPF, CPH, ARN, NAS, TLL, IST, EIN, KRK, BIQ, PMI, FCO, ALG, SJC, LUX, BSL, DXB, RIX, HEL, PRG, ATH, VNO, SOF, DOH and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from STN to NCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GOA, 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 STN

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways and Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to STN ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 654 miles (1,052 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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