London Gatwick to Nice Côte d'Azur
1001 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 39m with 7 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £65 return), with peak prices in August (around £161). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
Arriving in Nice
Nice Côte d'Azur sits on the Mediterranean coast 7 km from the city centre, with Tram Line 2 reaching the seafront in 30 minutes. The route is heavily seasonal — May–September peak demand, with prices dropping sharply November–March. easyJet has the largest presence; BA and Air France add full-service slots from Heathrow and the regional UK airports.
Who flies LGW to NCE?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 39m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 1h 39m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Vueling | VY | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 1h 39m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 39m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGW→NCE
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
London to Nice FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) take approximately 1h 39m for the 1001 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £49. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE): easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in France (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france before booking.
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is the primary international airport for Nice. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.