Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nice
You can reach the French Riviera without a connection when you fly direct from Edinburgh Airport to Cote D'Azur. This nonstop route saves time and keeps your journey straightforward, especially if you prefer avoiding transfers in other cities.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.5 | 28 Oct 2026 | from $168 | Search 28 Oct 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 13 Nov 2026 | from $220 | Search 13 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 2 Nov 2026 | from $249 | Search 2 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 31 Dec 2026 | from $345 | Search 31 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 31 Oct 2026 | from $345 | Search 31 Oct 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 29 Oct 2026 | from $347 | Search 29 Oct 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 2 Nov 2026 | from $358 | Search 2 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 20 Jul 2027 | from $361 | Search 20 Jul 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 2 Nov 2026 | from $386 | Search 2 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 2 Nov 2026 | from $392 | Search 2 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 26 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: April — from $94.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $345 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $249 | 2 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $109 | 31 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $124 | 8 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $146 | 12 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $394 | 15 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $94 | 13 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $94 | 14 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $393 | 11 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $307 | 4 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $187 | 9 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $206 | 8 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh EDI | 11 km |
| Nice | Cote D'Azur NCE | 5 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
November brings shorter days but lower prices on this route, while summer offers longer daylight for sightseeing around Nice. If your schedule allows flexibility, weekday departures often cost less than weekend flights. Book ahead during peak holiday periods when demand rises toward the destination.
Airlines and what to expect
Easyjet operates direct services between these cities as a low-cost carrier with basic fares that exclude checked baggage unless added separately. Vueling Airlines and Norwegian International also provide direct options at competitive rates. Full-service carriers such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, and Emerald Airlines typically offer connections through their hubs rather than nonstop flights on this specific corridor.
Arriving — Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport sits close enough to central Nice for a quick taxi ride or public transport connection into town. The terminal handles moderate traffic volumes, meaning you may wait briefly during peak periods before clearing arrivals. Buses and trains link the airport to various neighborhoods across the city within roughly twenty minutes depending on your destination.
Before you go: France
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type C, E · 400 V
- Language
- French
- Emergency number
- 112, 15, 17
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +33
- Internet domain
- .fr
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Nice
- 358 k (2023)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Confirm whether your outbound ticket includes a connecting flight or remains direct without additional stops.
- Check baggage allowances carefully since low-cost carriers charge separately for checked luggage.
- Ensure travel documents meet French entry requirements if you hold non-EU nationality.
- Verify arrival times align with available ground transport options at Cote D'Azur.
- Consider seasonal price variations when scheduling your departure around school holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh – Nice: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for April 2027 — $94. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Edinburgh – Nice: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Vueling Airlines, Emerald Airlines, Easyjet, Eurowings, Aer Lingus, Cityjet, British Airways, Austrian, BA CityFlyer, Scandinavian Airlines.
Edinburgh – Nice: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Nice?
The distance is about 1,551 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 20 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Edinburgh – Nice?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Nice: Cote D'Azur (NCE).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nice?
Nice is 1 h ahead of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ryanair UK | direct | 19 Nov 2026 | from $20 |
| Antalya | Easyjet | direct | 14 Nov 2026 | from $43 |
| Prague | Ryanair | direct | 27 Oct 2026 | from $55 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 19 Nov 2026 | from $66 |
| Vienna | Ryanair | direct | 7 Dec 2026 | from $84 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair | direct | 2 Nov 2026 | from $178 |
| Warsaw | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 31 Dec 2026 | from $234 |
Nice — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Edinburgh / Nice that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen → Nice | 152 km from Edinburgh | with a stop | 29 Oct 2026 | from $100 |
| Newcastle → Nice | 148 km from Edinburgh | direct | 15 Apr 2027 | from $130 |
| Inverness → Nice | 180 km from Edinburgh | with a stop | 28 Jan 2027 | from $135 |