Beach · Riviera · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Nice from UK airports — flight time 2h from London.
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Nice is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the beaches, the riviera and the culture. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Luton, London Gatwick and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £54 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and French the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Luton (LTN) | £54 (trip starting in November) | £92 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £56 (trip starting in December) | £97 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £68 (trip starting in December) | £107 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £86 (trip starting in December) | £143 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £89 (trip starting in December) | £180 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £90 (trip starting in April) | £245 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £91 (trip starting in December) | £121 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £94 (trip starting in April) | £127 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £118 (trip starting in November) | £165 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £118 (trip starting in December) | £200 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £123 (trip starting in April) | £183 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Nice is £54 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 11 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £92 to £245. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Nice: £54 from London Luton (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Nice: London Luton, London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle and East Midlands. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: London Luton has the lowest stored return fare for Nice: £54 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Nice at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); French is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Nice: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 2h.
Direct flights from London to Nice take approximately 2h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Nice: London Luton, London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London Heathrow, Glasgow, Newcastle and East Midlands. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Nice is £54 for a trip starting in November, from London Luton (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £92. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Nice was £54 from London Luton, then London Gatwick £56, Manchester £68 and Bristol £86. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £92 from London Luton, then London Gatwick £97 and Manchester £107. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Nice accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
French. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
