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

NCE Airport Page →
654 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 24m ago
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BA2332
BA British
E90
11:00 AM
CEST T1
12:15 PM
BST
2h 15m
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FR8497
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:35 PM
CEST T1
11:45 PM
BST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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FR1875
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:45 PM
CEST T1
12:55 AM+1
BST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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BA2333
BA British
E90
7:45 AM
BST
10:55 AM
CEST
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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FR8496
FR Ryanair
73H
6:50 PM
BST T1
10:00 PM
CEST
2h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FR1874
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 PM
BST T1
10:10 PM
CEST
2h 10m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 35m AFAMAR → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
NTE Nantes 4h U2V7 → FRRK Nantes (NTE) to London, Essex flights
LUX Luxembourg 4h 10m LGV7 → FR Luxembourg (LUX) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 4h 20m BACX → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
TLS Toulouse/Blagnac 4h 23m T7U2 → FRRK Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS) to London, Essex flights
HAM Hamburg 4h 45m EW → FR Hamburg (HAM) to London, Essex flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 4h 55m GF → FRRK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to London, Essex flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 5h 10m IBU2VY → BABYFR Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to London, Essex flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 11m U2VY → BYFRLS Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 13m AFG3GA → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to London, Essex
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 654 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind

NCE–STN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, British Airways and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 654 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NCE Routes STN Routes NCE Live Flights STN Live Flights
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 7M8 2h10 – – –
BA British Airways 1 E90 2h15 – Oneworld –
BY TUI Airways 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: BA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NCE to STN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CDG ~3h 35m NTE ~4h 0m LUX ~4h 10m LHR ~4h 20m TLS ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,422
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.
Alternatives

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 3 2 2
Weekly flights 8 9 15
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 10m 2h
Genova (GE) (GOA) to London, Essex flights · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to London, Essex flights · Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 654 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from NCE to STN: Ryanair, British Airways and TUI Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Nantes Atlantique and Luxembourg-Findel.
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.
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 STN

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, British Airways and TUI Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to STN is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 654 miles (1,052 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Nantes Atlantique and Luxembourg-Findel. 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).