Zurich to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (ZRH–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 270 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AC, AI, SQ | 28 | 223, 320 | 1h10-1h22 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AI, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→NCE | BSL→NCE | SXB→NCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 15 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · NCE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Switzerland and France are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in France without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to NCE
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to NCE ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Strasbourg (SXB) and Stuttgart (STR).