Cheap flights to Nice

The Old Town

Nice's Old Town district feels almost too Italian to be French. This is the place to visit if you're a lover of intimate Italian-style cafés, romantic medieval alleys, charismatic boutiques, and fantastic restaurants and bars. The district is also home to a number of picturesque Baroque churches and is known for its exceptional panoramic views from the Coline du Chateau, especially at sunset.

The Matisse Museum

Overlooking elegant Italianate gardens on a hillside location, the Matisse Museum has, for more than 50 years, showcased the work of one of Nice's most famous artists. The site exhibits many artefacts documenting the life of the influential artists, as well as more than 200 of his drawings and 68 paintings.

Promenade des Anglais

Pioneered by wealthy English holidaymakers who discovered this Mediterranean paradise in the late Georgian period, the Promenade des Anglais is the setting for many of Nice's most important events such as the city's annual Carnival, and is a great place for cycling, jogging, strolling or just admiring the wonderful clear water beneath the pebbly beach.

Day trip ideas

If you have enough time, take a bus, train or short car journey to Villefranche-sur-Mer, which overlooks one of the most spectacular natural bays in the world. This laid-back medieval town is home to one of the best beaches on the French Riviera and is a popular base for boat excursions. You may also want to consider visiting the plush resort and film festival city of Cannes, or some of the Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur's incredible medieval villages such as the perfume capital of Grasse and the dramatic hilltop village of Eze between Nice and the bustling casino centre of Monaco.

Nice travel tips

How long is a flight to Nice?

It takes around 2 hours to fly to Nice from London.

What is the weather like in Nice?

Nice has a typical southern France mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers while winters are considered cool and dry.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nice?

The months of September and October as well as March and April (off-peak season) seem to be the cheapest time to book Nice.