Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Nice and Barcelona are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from NCE to BCN start at 08:00 — the first with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Vueling. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your NCE to BCN flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Vueling.
Vueling leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NCE to BCN flights, with 85.37% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NCE and BCN include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is ج.م. 1,349. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 2,599. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCE to BCN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NCE to BCN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of the departures from Nice Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Nice Airport from central Nice, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you have an early flight from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Nice Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCE to BCN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are highlights.
