What is Nice Airport’s full name?
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, code NCE (Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur in French). Most people simply say Nice Airport. Nice-Ville is the railway station, and Cannes-Mandelieu is a separate business-aviation airport.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) · Taxi and transfers
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport taxi, a price fixed before you fly.
Book a taxi from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), usually called Nice Airport, as a private transfer and the fare is fixed at booking. Your driver tracks your flight, waits inside Arrivals at your terminal with your name on a board and drives you door to door, 24 hours a day. Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes or any village on the Riviera: one price, agreed before you fly.
- 60 minutes’ free waiting, counted from your actual landing time
- A name board at Arrivals
- Child seats at no extra cost, on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
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Nice Airport taxi: the short version
What most travellers need to know before landing at NCE, in four lines.
Quick answers
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport taxi: nine quick answers
The questions travellers ask most before landing at NCE, answered first. The detail and the sources follow below.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport?
The airport lists €32 to Nice city centre, €72 to Antibes, €85 to Cannes and €95 to Monaco as fixed rank fares for 2026. Our pre-booked transfer is typically €45–55 to the city centre, €85–95 to Cannes and €90–100 to Monaco, fixed when you book.
Which terminal does my flight use?
Nice has two terminals. As published in May 2024, easyJet, Air France, KLM and Emirates use Terminal 2, and British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair and Swiss use Terminal 1. Check your booking, and give us your flight number.
Where do I find a taxi or my driver?
The airport lists the taxi rank at entrance A3. A pre-booked driver waits inside the Arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, and your confirmation gives the exact spot.
Is there a train station at Nice Airport?
No, but Nice-Saint-Augustin is a 7-minute walk from Terminal 1 (exit A0). TER trains run from there to Cannes, Monaco and Menton about every 15 minutes on weekdays.
How do I get from NCE to central Nice by tram?
Take tram line 2 from either terminal. It takes less than 30 minutes to Jean Médecin and Port Lympia, with a tram every 7–8 minutes on weekdays.
Is the tram between the terminals free?
Yes. Tram lines 2 and B are free between Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and Grand Arénas. The terminals are about 1.5 km apart.
Is a pre-booked transfer cheaper than a taxi in Nice?
Not to the city centre: the €32 rank fare is lower. A transfer is for a driver already waiting, a car sized to your group, a fare fixed before you fly and journeys beyond the four fixed rank fares.
What if my flight is delayed or diverted?
If it is delayed, do nothing: we follow your flight number and move the pickup to the new landing time. If it is diverted to another airport, contact us as soon as you know.
Our vehicles
Choosing the right vehicle for your Nice transfer
Nine vehicle types, from a car for a couple to a 50-seater coach. The fixed fare is per vehicle, so count the bags, not just the seats.
Typical vehicle: Volkswagen Passat or similarSaloon taxi
4 passengers, 2 large bags
A couple or a solo traveller going to the hotel.
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Typical vehicle: Mercedes E-Class or similarExecutive car
3 passengers, 2 large bags
A calmer, more premium ride to a hotel or a villa.
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Typical vehicle: An estate taxiEstate taxi
4 passengers, 3 large bags
Four people with extra luggage or golf bags.
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Typical vehicle: A 6-seater MPV people carrierPeople carrier
5 to 6 passengers, 4 to 5 large bags
Families of five or six, pushchair included.
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Typical vehicle: A 7 seater taxi7 seater taxi
7 passengers, 7 cabin bags
Seven friends or a family travelling light.
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Typical vehicle: An 8 seater taxi8 seater taxi
8 passengers, 6 to 8 large bags
Eight people, or a group with golf bags.
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Typical vehicle: A 16 seater minibus16 seater minibus
16 passengers, about 14 large bags
Weddings, teams and tour groups.
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Typical vehicle: A 30-seater coach30-seater coach
30 seats
Conferences and corporate groups.
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Typical vehicle: A 50-seater coach50-seater coach
50 seats
Large events and incentive trips, planned in advance.
View vehicle →| Extra | What to know |
|---|---|
| Child seats | Infant, child and booster seats are available on request at no extra cost. French law requires an approved restraint for young children, with narrow exemptions for taxis, so give us the children’s ages when you book. |
| Surfboards, golf clubs, bikes | Fine with notice. Tell us the item and its length at booking so a vehicle with the right load space is allocated. |
| Wheelchair-accessible vehicles | Request one at booking so we can confirm a suitable vehicle for your route and date. |
Every vehicle is shown on our fleet page. Models are typical for each class, so your quote confirms what is offered. Tell us your party size and bag count so the right vehicle is allocated.
Reviews
What travellers say about Global Airport Taxi
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- Paul Phillips22 Sep 2026Google
Excellent service...arrived at terminal and driver was waiting...helped with luggage to the car...smooth drive...perfect overall
Very reliable and easy to get a hold of. I was very confused leaving the airport - user error haha - and they were super helpful. My flight was also delayed and the guy who picked me up was on top of it.
Super affordable and professional service! The pricing was very clear from the start, with no hidden charges, which I really appreciated. Everything went smoothly, and the professionalism of the global airport taxi service stood out. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hassle-free and budget-friendly option.
- Christina Bundrick20 Sep 2026Google
Amazing taxi service to the airport! Our driver was friendly, on time, and made the whole trip so easy. The car was clean and comfortable, and we got to the airport right on time. Would definitely use this service again!
- AnonymouslyProvenExpertProvenExpert
Excellent service , driver waited for us as flight was delayed, clean car and smooth ride
I would totally recommend Global Airport Taxi to anyone needing a taxi service for their airport commute. I decided on way to the airport that I was flying out of that I will need a cab service at LHR. They were quick to respond to and accommodated some of my last minute schedule change requests after I had landed at LHR. Totally reliable and willing to be flexible. Outstanding customer support provided by Jennifer and Root. Keep it up guys !!
- Sarah Finch22 Sep 2026Google
This was a brilliant service our driver was excellent he was friendly and helpful. Used again for the return journey and driver was professional and ensured we made it to the airport on time with heavy traffic
The service was extremely reliable. My cab arrived exactly on time for my early morning flight, which was a huge relief. Everything went smoothly, and I felt confident choosing this service. Highly recommend global airport taxi for stress-free airport transfers!
Amazing customer service, on time driver helped with cases. A pleasant experience Thank you
- BarhamK11 Apr 2026Yell
Very clean car and on time very polite driver will use them again
The ratings cover every airport we serve, not only France. The widget is provided by Trustindex, and each review is shown as its author wrote it.
NCE at a glance
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport at a glance
- 15.23 millioncommercial passengers in 2025, up 3.2% on 2024
- 2terminals, about 1.5 km apart, linked by a free tram
- €32the airport’s fixed rank fare to Nice city centre in 2026
- Official name
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur), usually called Nice Airport
- Airport code
- NCE / LFMN
- Location
- About 7 km west of central Nice, at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais
- Terminals
- Two: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, about 1.5 km apart
- Traffic in 2025
- 15.23 million commercial passengers and 163,052 commercial aircraft movements
- Capacity after the Terminal 2 extension
- 18 million passengers a year (inaugurated 13 April 2026)
- Taxi rank
- Entrance A3, as listed by the airport
- Tram
- Line 2 to the city centre; lines 2 and B are free between the terminals and Grand Arénas
- Train
- Nice-Saint-Augustin, a 7-minute walk from Terminal 1 (exit A0)
- Our price to Nice city centre
- Typically €45–55 per car
Distances and times are typical and change with traffic. Traffic figures are the airport’s for 2025. Facts last verified 8 October 2026.
Taxi Nice airport price
Our prices from Nice Airport
Per car, not per person. Our prices are typical ranges for a car for up to four passengers, tolls and VAT included, and the fare is fixed when you book.
Showing all 21 destinations
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive | Our price (car) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice city centre and Promenade des Anglais | about 7 km | 15–20 min | €45–55 | Book Nice city centre and Promenade des Anglais |
| Nice-Ville station and Vieux-Nice | about 8 km | 18–25 min | €45–55 | Book Nice-Ville station and Vieux-Nice |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Cap 3000 | about 4 km | about 10 min | €25–35 | Book Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Cap 3000 |
| Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-Loubet | about 12 km | about 20 min | €45–55 | Book Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-Loubet |
| Villefranche-sur-Mer (cruise tender port) | about 14 km | 25–30 min | €55–65 | Book Villefranche-sur-Mer (cruise tender port) |
| Beaulieu-sur-Mer | about 17 km | about 30 min | €55–65 | Book Beaulieu-sur-Mer |
| Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat | about 18 km | 30–35 min | €60–70 | Book Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat |
| Èze Village and Èze-sur-Mer | about 20 km | about 35 min | €65–75 | Book Èze Village and Èze-sur-Mer |
| Monaco and Monte-Carlo | about 32 km | 34–50 min | €90–100 | Book Monaco and Monte-Carlo |
| Roquebrune-Cap-Martin | about 37 km | about 50 min | €100–110 | Book Roquebrune-Cap-Martin |
| Menton | about 41 km | 45–55 min | €105–115 | Book Menton |
| Antibes and Juan-les-Pins | about 20 km | 27–35 min | €80–90 | Book Antibes and Juan-les-Pins |
| Cap d’Antibes | about 26 km | about 35 min | €85–95 | Book Cap d’Antibes |
| Cannes and the Croisette | about 28 km | 30–40 min | €85–95 | Book Cannes and the Croisette |
| Mougins and Mandelieu-la-Napoule | about 35 km | about 40 min | €90–100 | Book Mougins and Mandelieu-la-Napoule |
| Saint-Paul-de-Vence | about 22 km | about 35 min | €75–85 | Book Saint-Paul-de-Vence |
| Grasse | about 40 km | about 45 min | €105–115 | Book Grasse |
| Ventimiglia (Italy) | about 50 km | about 55 min | €120–130 | Book Ventimiglia (Italy) |
| Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël | about 62 km | 55–70 min | €140–150 | Book Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël |
| Sanremo (Italy) | about 65 km | about 1 h 10 min | €150–160 | Book Sanremo (Italy) |
| Saint-Tropez | about 107 km | about 1 h 45 min | €220–240 | Book Saint-Tropez |
Prices and fares in this table are guides and can change. Check the current figure before you travel; the booking page shows your fixed fare before you pay.
Genoa, Portofino, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, the ski resorts (Isola 2000, Auron and Valberg) and anywhere else along the coast are quoted at booking. Ski transfers can include a vehicle with room for equipment.
Where we drive
Nice Airport transfers by destination: distance, time and price
One short guide for each of the journeys travellers book most, in the same order: distance, drive time, our price, the public option and who it suits.
Nice Airport to Nice city centre
About 7 km, 15–20 min by car. Our private transfer: typically €45–55 per car, fixed when you book. By tram: line 2, under 30 minutes. Best for: Promenade hotels, Vieux-Nice, apartments and late arrivals.
Nice Airport to Monaco
About 32 km, 34–50 min depending on the A8. Typically €90–100 per car. By train: TER from Nice-Saint-Augustin; by bus: Zou! line 80. Best for: hotels, the Casino and Grand Prix week, when a car that waits matters.
Nice Airport to Cannes
About 28 km, 30–40 min off-peak. Typically €85–95 per car. By train: TER; by bus: Zou! line 81. Best for: the Croisette hotels and festival weeks, when the road slows.
Nice Airport to Antibes and Juan-les-Pins
About 20 km, 27–35 min. Typically €80–90 per car. By train: TER; by bus: Zou! line 82. Best for: the old town, the Picasso Museum and the beach clubs.
Nice Airport to Villefranche-sur-Mer
About 14 km, 25–30 min. Typically €55–65 per car. Best for: cruise passengers who tender ashore and do not want to manage luggage by public transport.
Nice Airport to Menton
About 41 km, 45–55 min. Typically €105–115 per car. By train: TER; by bus: Zou! line 80. Best for: the Lemon Festival, the old town and the Italian border.
Nice Airport to Èze and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
About 18–20 km, 30–35 min. Typically €60–75 per car. Best for: villa and hotel stays that a train does not reach: Èze Village stands on a rock above the station.
Nice Airport to Grasse and Saint-Paul-de-Vence
About 22–40 km, 35–45 min. Typically €75–115 per car. Best for: the perfume houses and the hill villages, which public transport reaches slowly.
Inside Nice
Where we drop you in Nice: hotel, old town, station, port and Cimiez
Nice is one price band but five different arrivals. Here is how each one works, so the driver stops where you need to be.
Promenade des Anglais hotels
Seafront hotels such as the Negresco and the Palais de la Méditerranée stand along the Promenade, about 7 km and 15–20 minutes from the airport. Typically €45–55 per car. Give us the hotel name and we plan the drop-off at the entrance, on the right side of the road.
Vieux-Nice, the old town
The old town is largely pedestrian, so the car stops at the nearest street open to traffic and you walk the last stretch. Typically €45–55 per car. Tell us the street or the apartment and we say where the drop-off will be.
Nice-Ville station
About 8 km, 18–25 minutes, typically €45–55 per car. Direct TGV and long-distance trains leave from Nice-Ville, not from Nice-Saint-Augustin, so check the station on your ticket. Local TER trains stop at both.
Port Lympia, for the Corsica ferries
The harbour east of the old town, about 9 km from the airport, is the port for the ferries to Corsica and Sardinia and for yachts. Tell us the ferry company and the departure time and we plan the pickup back from the check-in deadline. Priced as a Nice city transfer, typically €45–55 per car.
Cimiez, the hill above the centre
The district of the Matisse Museum and the Roman remains, about 9 km from the airport and 10–20 minutes by car. A short climb for a tram passenger with bags. Priced in the Nice city band: the quote shows the exact fare for your address.
Longer journeys
Beyond the coast road: Italy, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus and the Alps
The coast and hill destinations above are the usual ones. These longer journeys use the same fixed fare and the same service, and four of them are in the price table under “Longer journeys”.
Italy: Ventimiglia and Sanremo
About 50 km to Ventimiglia (about 55 minutes) and 65 km to Sanremo (about 1 hour 10 minutes). Typically €120–130 and €150–160 per car, fixed when you book. The same car and driver cross the border, so there is no change at Menton. France and Italy are both in the Schengen area, but checks can happen at the border: carry a passport or ID card for everyone in the car. Genoa, Portofino and the rest of Liguria are quoted at booking.
Saint-Tropez
About 107 km, about 1 hour 45 minutes, typically €220–240 per car. There is no train to Saint-Tropez, and the airport lists no fixed rank fare for it. On summer weekends the last stretch into the peninsula is slow, so we suggest an earlier pickup on the way back to the airport.
Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël
About 60–63 km, 55–70 minutes by the A8, typically €140–150 per car. The TER reaches both towns, but from Nice-Ville or Saint-Augustin, not from the airport door, and not with a late flight or a family.
The Alps and the ski resorts
Isola 2000, Auron and Valberg are about two hours from the airport in winter. Quoted at booking: tell us the number of people and the ski bags, boots and boxes so that a vehicle with the room is allocated.
Other airports and cities
Cannes-Mandelieu for business aviation, Toulon-Hyères, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon are quoted at booking, one fixed fare per car, with the same flight tracking on arrival.
Official taxi fares
The official Nice Airport taxi fares for 2026
The airport publishes four fixed rank fares. Here they are, and what they do and do not cover.
What the fixed fares cover
The airport lists fixed fares from its rank to four destinations: Nice city centre, Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, Cannes and Monaco. Everywhere else a rank taxi runs on the meter, so the total depends on the road and the traffic. The airport states its fares as including VAT and excluding supplements, so ask the driver what applies before you set off.
How a pre-booked transfer differs
A pre-booked transfer is not hailed at the rank. You agree the fare before you fly, the driver waits inside Arrivals, and the price does not move with traffic or luggage within the vehicle’s capacity. It costs more than the rank to the four fixed destinations, so the choice is about certainty, vehicle size and journeys the fixed list does not cover.
Cards, receipts and tips
French law has required taxis to carry an electronic payment terminal since 2 October 2015, so ask before you set off if you are unsure. A receipt is obligatory from €25, as above. Service is included in French taxi fares, so a tip is not expected: many people round up. A pre-booked transfer paid online has nothing to settle in the car.
Source: the taxi page of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, checked 8 October 2026. The airport lists the rank at entrance A3 for both terminals. The card-terminal rule is explained by the French consumer institute (INC). Fares are set each year and can change.
Terminal guide
Nice Airport terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 explained
Two terminals sit side by side on the coast between the A8 and the sea. Knowing which one you land in saves time at the other end.
| At the airport | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Who flies there (as published May 2024) | British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, United, Norwegian, SAS, Eurowings, Vueling, Iberia, Jet2 and others | easyJet, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Etihad, Delta, ITA Airways, Finnair, Volotea, Wizz Air, Royal Air Maroc and others |
| Where it is | The first terminal you reach coming from Nice | About 1.5 km further west, set back from the highway behind a car park |
| Taxi rank | Entrance A3, as listed by the airport | Entrance A3, as listed by the airport |
| Ride-hailing (Uber) | Exit D4, Parking Pro ride-app area | Exit A3, Parking Pro ride-app area |
| Regional buses (Zou!) | Arrivals level, exit A0 (Shuttle Parking stop): lines 80, 81, 82 | Bus station on the arrivals level, exits A1 or A3: bays 1 (line 80), 2 (line 81), 3 (line 82) |
| Tram | Lines 2 and B, free to Terminal 2 and Grand Arénas | Lines 2 and B, free to Terminal 1 and Grand Arénas |
| Train | Nice-Saint-Augustin, a 7-minute walk from exit A0 | Take the free tram one stop to Grand Arénas, then walk to the station |
| Our driver | Inside the Arrivals hall, name board | Inside the Arrivals hall, name board |
The Terminal 2 extension
Terminal 2 was extended in phases. The airport inaugurated the extension on 13 April 2026: about 23,000 m² added, passenger areas up by more than 30% and capacity raised to 18 million passengers a year. It includes a new outbound passport control, shops, a VIP lounge, an enlarged non-Schengen departure lounge, a boarding pier with direct access to six aircraft stands and a new check-in and baggage building with 36 desks.
Moving between the terminals
Tram lines 2 and B are free between Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and Grand Arénas. The terminals are about 1.5 km apart and the walk follows the airport road, so take the tram with luggage.
Airline allocation is from a third-party list dated 31 May 2024 and can change; the exits, bays and the extension are from the airport’s own pages, checked 8 October 2026.
Flights
Flights into Nice: who flies, where they land and when it is busiest
Nice is the main airport of the French Riviera. This is the traffic that decides your arrival.
The busiest routes and where they land
| Route | Airlines | Usual terminal | Passengers in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris-Orly | Air France, easyJet | Terminal 2 | About 1.66 million |
| Paris-Charles de Gaulle | Air France, easyJet | Terminal 2 | About 1.18 million |
| Lille, Nantes, Bordeaux | easyJet, Volotea | Terminal 2 | About 295,000–337,000 each |
| London-Heathrow | British Airways, Air France | Terminal 1 (British Airways), Terminal 2 (Air France) | About 628,000 |
| London-Gatwick | British Airways, easyJet, Air France | Terminal 1 (British Airways), Terminal 2 (easyJet, Air France) | About 580,000 |
| Geneva | easyJet, Swiss | Terminal 2 (easyJet), Terminal 1 (Swiss) | About 422,000 |
| Amsterdam | KLM, easyJet, Transavia | Terminal 2 (KLM, easyJet), Terminal 1 (Transavia) | About 411,000 |
| Rome-Fiumicino | ITA Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air | Terminal 2 | About 388,000 |
Route rankings and 2023 passenger numbers are from the public route table for NCE; the terminal is the one usually used by the airline, so check your booking.
Flying in from London
London is the biggest international market: Heathrow and Gatwick are the first two international routes. Flights from the UK are non-Schengen arrivals, so you go through border control before baggage reclaim. Since the Entry/Exit System started, a first entry can take longer, which is why we count the free waiting time from your landing time.
Flying in from Paris and Europe
Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle lead the domestic list, and flights from other Schengen countries have no passport check. Arrivals come in waves when several flights land together, so the rank can have a queue and a pre-booked driver does not wait in it.
If your flight is delayed, do nothing: we follow the inbound flight and move the pickup. If it is diverted to another airport, call the number on your confirmation as soon as you know.
Arriving
From the aircraft to the car at Nice Airport
Here is what happens between touchdown and your seat in the car, and how the rank works if you have not booked.
- Off the aircraftAllow a few minutes to walk from the gate to the arrivals hall, which is longer if the aircraft is on a remote stand and you are bussed to the terminal.
- Border control, only from outside SchengenFlights from France, Italy, Spain and the rest of Schengen have no passport check. Flights from the UK and other non-Schengen origins go through border control first, with the EES on a first entry.
- Baggage reclaimCheck the airport’s flight board for your belt. Bags can take longer at busy times, which is one reason the waiting time is counted from landing.
- Meet your driverYour driver waits inside the Arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, having tracked your flight. Your confirmation gives the exact spot and the driver’s mobile number.
- Straight to the carYour driver carries the bags and drives you to the address. If you paid online, there is nothing to settle in the car.
If you have not pre-booked
The airport lists the taxi rank at entrance A3 and asks passengers to take taxis only from the signed rank. Uber and other ride-apps use the Parking Pro area, exit D4 at Terminal 1 and exit A3 at Terminal 2.
Recognise a licensed taxi
A licensed Nice taxi carries a three-digit number on the roof below the word “Taxi”. The airport asks you to note it and to keep your receipt if you need to complain.
Unofficial offers in the hall
Take taxis only from the signed rank, as the airport asks. If someone approaches you inside the terminal offering a ride, decline: your pre-booked driver is waiting in the Arrivals hall with a name board.
Border checks
Passport control and the EES at Nice Airport
Border policy has changed, and it is the part of arrival that nobody can predict. This is what applies to you, and what it means for your transfer.
The Entry/Exit System (EES)
EES has been fully operational across the Schengen area since 10 April 2026. If you hold a non-EU passport and are visiting for a short stay, your first entry includes a facial image and four fingerprints at a kiosk, and the record replaces the passport stamp.
Who is not registered
EU and EFTA nationals, and non-EU nationals with a valid residence permit for an EU country, are not enrolled. Children under 12 do not give fingerprints.
The 90/180 rule in one line
Visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area, and the system now counts the days automatically.
How long from landing to the arrivals hall
| Your flight | Border control | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight from France or the Schengen area | No passport control | 15–25 min from landing to the arrivals hall |
| Non-Schengen flight, already registered | Border control, 10–25 min | Allow up to 45 min in total |
| Non-Schengen flight, first EES registration | Kiosk plus the queue, 30+ min | Busy times can be much longer |
Border rules change quickly and can be adjusted at busy times. Check the guidance for your nationality before you fly.
Flying out
Taxi to Nice Airport: from your hotel to the Departures hall
Most of this page is about arriving. If you are flying out, this is how the return journey works and how to choose the pickup time.
- Book the pickupEnter your hotel, villa or address as the pickup and Nice Airport as the destination, with your terminal and flight time. The booking page shows the fixed fare before you pay. You can book both legs together or add the return later.
- Choose the pickup timeWork backwards from your airline’s check-in or bag-drop deadline, then add the drive time and a margin for traffic. Many airlines ask for two to three hours before departure: your booking shows yours.
- Meet the driverYour driver is at the address at the time agreed. Your confirmation gives the driver’s mobile number and the vehicle.
- Drop-off at DeparturesThe driver stops at the Departures entrance of your terminal and helps with the bags. Tell us the terminal at booking: it is on your ticket, or in the terminal table above.
Early flights and late landings
The tram, the buses and the TER follow timetables that do not cover the whole night: the TER from Nice-Saint-Augustin runs about 05:50 to 22:00, then every 30 minutes to 23:30. A car booked for a 04:30 departure or a 01:00 landing does not depend on any timetable. We operate 24 hours a day and, for arrivals, we follow your flight.
Two terminals, two Departures halls
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are about 1.5 km apart and have separate Departures halls. A wrong terminal costs a tram ride with your bags, free between the terminals, and the minutes that go with it. Check your ticket.
Check-in and bag-drop deadlines are set by each airline. The drive times are the typical ones in the table above.
Public transport
Nice Airport by tram, bus and train
There is no railway station inside the airport, but there is a tram from both terminals and a station a short walk from Terminal 1.
| Line | Goes to | Where and when | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tram line 2 | Terminals 1 and 2 to Jean Médecin and Port Lympia | Under 30 min; every 7–8 min on weekdays | The best-value way into central Nice with light luggage |
| Tram line B | Terminals 1 and 2 to the Administrative Centre (CADAM) | About every 10 min on weekdays | Offices and the northern suburbs |
| Free tram link | Between Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and Grand Arénas | Free | Moving between terminals and to the station |
| Bus 12+ (Lignes d’Azur) | Airport/Promenade stop, then Place Masséna, the old town, Garibaldi and Cap 3000 | About 150 m on foot from Terminal 1 | The Promenade des Anglais and the old town |
| Zou! line 80 | Monaco and Menton | Terminal 2 bay 1; Terminal 1 by exit A0 | Solo travellers to Monaco and Menton |
| Zou! line 81 | Cannes | Terminal 2 bay 2; Terminal 1 by exit A0 | Cannes on a budget |
| Zou! line 82 | Antibes and Vallauris | Terminal 2 bay 3; Terminal 1 by exit A0 | Antibes and Vallauris |
| TER from Nice-Saint-Augustin | Cannes, Monaco and Menton | About every 15 min on weekdays, 05:50–22:00, then every 30 min to 23:30 | The coast in traffic, with a rucksack |
Tram, in a few lines
Tram line 2 leaves from both terminals, serves Grand Arénas and Jean Médecin and ends at Port Lympia. Tram line B goes to the Administrative Centre. Both are free between the terminals and Grand Arénas.
Where public transport stops helping
Zou! buses 80, 81 and 82 and the TER serve the coast, not villas, hotels on a hill or a cruise tender. With bags, children or a late flight, a car that waits is simpler.
Lines, bays and times are from the airport’s public transport and train pages, checked 8 October 2026. Check the operators’ timetables before you travel.
Compared
Every way from Nice Airport to your hotel, compared
We sell transfers, so check this against anything else you read. Where another option is the better deal, we say so.
Four things matter more than the headline fare
The first is the number of people, because a taxi carries up to four for one fare. The second is the luggage. The third is the time of arrival. The fourth is how much a surprise would cost you on a tight schedule.
| Option | Cost | Time | Best for | Our view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private transfer Global Airport Taxi | typically €45–55 per car to Nice city centre, fixed when you book | About 15–20 min, no queue | Families, groups, late arrivals, hotels on a hill, cruise connections | Our service A driver who waits inside Arrivals, a car sized to your group and a fare settled before you fly. |
| Tram line 2 | About €1.70 per person (2025 fare) | Under 30 min to Jean Médecin | Solo travellers and light packers | Cheapest Stop to stop rather than your door; check the last tram before a late flight. |
| Bus 12+ (Lignes d’Azur) | A standard city ticket | Depends on the route | The Promenade and the old town | Depends A longer walk to the stop from Terminal 2. |
| TER from Nice-Saint-Augustin | A regional fare | Fast along the coast | Cannes, Antibes, Monaco and Menton with a rucksack | Fast Stations can be deep or far from the hotel, which suits light bags better. |
| Ride-hailing apps | Varies with demand | Depends on nearby cars | App users who accept a variable price | Depends Pick-up is in the Parking Pro area and prices can rise at busy times. |
| Helicopter to Monaco | From €195 per person | About 7 min | Race and yacht-show weekends | Fastest Monacair’s regular line, subject to weather and availability. |
Prices and fares in this table are guides and can change. The booking page shows your fixed fare before you pay. The official rank fares are in the section above.
The Riviera calendar
Events that change how you leave Nice Airport
Half of the airport’s traffic follows a calendar that repeats every year. On these dates the A8 and the coast road stop behaving normally, so book your transfer when you book your hotel.
| Event | When | Where | What it means for your transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Carnival | 9–28 February 2027 | Nice | Parades close the streets around Place Masséna and the Promenade, so drop-offs move to nearby streets. Book early. |
| Menton Lemon Festival | 14–28 February 2027 | Menton | Busy roads and trains on festival weekends. Pre-book if you have a flight to catch. |
| MIPIM property fair | March | Cannes | Hotels between Nice and Cannes fill. Back-to-back meetings need a driver who waits. |
| Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters | April | Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (Monte-Carlo Country Club) | The club is on the hillside above the coast, so a car that drops and collects is the practical choice. |
| Cannes Film Festival | 11–22 May 2027 | Cannes | The Croisette is the busiest road on the coast. Allow extra time and expect to be dropped a short walk from the Palais. |
| Monaco Grand Prix (sprint weekend) | 4–6 June 2027 | Monaco | Roads close progressively before race weekend. Choose the train, the helicopter or a car that drops you at the edge of the closed zone. |
| Cannes Lions | June | Cannes | Airport pick-ups cluster around the weekend before and after the festival. Book early. |
| Nice Jazz Festival and 14 July | July | Nice | Central streets can close on concert evenings and for the fireworks. Expect a short walk from the drop-off. |
| Monaco Yacht Show | September | Monaco (Port Hercule) | A spike in business-aviation arrivals at Nice. Confirm ground transport when you confirm your flight. |
| Ski season | December to April | Isola 2000, Auron, Valberg | About two hours from the airport. Ask for a vehicle with room for skis. |
Exact dates for February, May and June 2027 are from the organisers or the venue listings, checked 8 October 2026. Events marked with a month are held at that time each year: check the organiser for the dates.
Beyond the airport run
Private jets, helicopters and cruise passengers at Nice
NCE is a gateway for yachts, jets and ships as well as holidaymakers.
Private jets and helicopters
The business aviation terminal sits next to Terminal 2. Monacair’s regular helicopter line to Monaco takes about 7 minutes and starts at €195 per person. For a pickup at the business aviation terminal, tell us the handler’s name and the aircraft registration when you book.
Cruise passengers
Ships calling at Nice anchor off Villefranche-sur-Mer and passengers come ashore by tender. Villefranche is about 14 km and 25–30 minutes from the airport, and we time the pickup to your tender. Typically €55–65 per car.
Groups and events
Weddings, teams and tour groups travel in a 16-seater, a 30-seater or a 50-seater coach, planned in advance. Tell us the number of people and the bags and we quote the right vehicle.
Groups and luggage
Count the bags, not the seats
The most common booking mistake at an airport is a car for four adults with four large suitcases. Four people fit. Four people and four large cases do not.
| Your party | Pre-booked | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers, cabin bags | Car, typically €45–55 to Nice city centre | No difference in space |
| 3 passengers, 3 large cases | Saloon, 4 passengers and 2 large bags | Ask the driver before you load |
| 4 passengers with cases | Estate taxi, 4 passengers, 3 large bags | Count the bags, not the seats |
| 5–6 passengers | One people carrier, 5 to 6 passengers | One vehicle, one fare |
| 7–8 passengers | A 7 seater or an 8 seater taxi | Tell us the bags |
| Ski bags, golf clubs, prams | Booked by size with notice | Tell us the length at booking |
| A wheelchair user | Request an accessible vehicle at booking | Ask when you book |
Count each pushchair, golf bag, ski bag and surfboard as a bag, and tell us at booking. Child seats are available on request at no extra cost: give us the children’s ages and we fit the right ones before you arrive.
What is included
What is included in the price
Every extra that a meter or an app might add is covered in the fare you are quoted. The conditions behind each line are in our terms and in your confirmation.
A driver at Arrivals
Your driver waits at the arrivals meeting point holding a name board, and helps with the luggage.
Your flight, followed
We track your inbound flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup to the new landing time.
An hour of free waiting
For airport arrivals the first 60 minutes after landing cost nothing, enough for the border and the carousel (see your booking terms).
One fixed fare
The fare is agreed at booking, for the vehicle and not per person. Tolls and VAT are itemised in your booking summary.
Child seats at no cost
Baby, toddler and booster seats on request. French law requires an approved restraint for young children, with narrow exemptions for taxis, so ask for one.
Licensed drivers
A licensed driver carries out every journey, and your confirmation names the driver and the car.
Free cancellation
Cancel free until 24 hours before pickup. After that, and for no-shows, the terms decide what happens.
Someone to call
Phone, WhatsApp or email, from booking until you reach your hotel or villa.
Luggage within the vehicle’s capacity is part of the fixed fare. Extra stops and waiting beyond the included time are quoted on request.
Trust
Who is behind your Nice Airport taxi booking, and what do we promise?
Here is who arranges your booking, what we commit to and where the full wording lives.
Our details
Global Airport Taxi is a trading name of QMH Technologies Ltd: company no. 13506378, VAT GB 469 6859 13, registered in England and Wales, 10-16 Tiller Road, London E14 8PX. Contact: bookings@globalairporttaxi.com or WhatsApp.
Who does the driving
We handle the booking; a licensed local driver does the trip, and your confirmation names the driver and the vehicle.
Payment
You can pay by card, PayPal or Google Pay via secure, certified gateways. Personal data follows UK data protection law and the GDPR.
The promises, line by line
| Promise | What it means | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed fare | The fare on the booking page is the one you confirm. | Booking page |
| Flight following | The pickup tracks your flight number and landing. | Booking confirmation |
| Free waiting | Up to 60 minutes after landing at airport arrivals. | Your booking terms |
| Child seats | Free if asked for, with the child’s age noted. | Booking notes |
| Licensed driver | A licensed local driver, named in your confirmation. | Booking confirmation |
| Free cancellation | Until 24 hours before pickup. | Terms, “Cancellations & refunds” |
| Late cancellations and no-shows | Not refunded unless the transport provider is at fault. | Terms, “Cancellations & refunds” |
| Right details | Flight, pickup and contact details must be correct, or extra charges may follow. | Terms, “General booking terms” |
If your confirmation says something different from this page, follow the confirmation. The complete conditions are in our terms and privacy policy.
How it works
From touchdown to your hotel or villa
It takes a few minutes to book. Here is what happens next.
Book with your flight number
It is the field that matters most. We follow the real landing time, so a late arrival or an early one changes nothing for you.
Get your driver’s details
Before pickup you receive the driver’s name, mobile number and the meeting point. Keep your phone on when you switch off flight mode.
Walk out to a name board
Border control and baggage can take longer than planned, and up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included for airport arrivals. If you are held longer, message the driver.
Pay what the confirmation says
You pay securely online when you book, and your confirmation is emailed once the payment is processed. The fare on it is the fare you pay.
Questions
Nice Airport taxi: your questions answered
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to the city centre?
The airport lists a fixed rank fare of €32 to Nice city centre for 2026, VAT included and supplements excluded. Our pre-booked private transfer is typically €45–55 per car, fixed when you book, with a driver waiting inside Arrivals and 60 minutes of waiting after landing included. The rank is cheaper for one or two people; the transfer is for certainty, bags and late arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Monaco?
The airport lists a fixed rank fare of €95 to Monaco for 2026. Our pre-booked private transfer is typically €90–100 per car for about 32 km, 34–50 minutes depending on the A8, fixed when you book. A car for up to four people costs the same as for one.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Cannes?
The airport lists a fixed rank fare of €85 to Cannes for 2026. Our pre-booked private transfer is typically €85–95 per car for about 28 km, 30–40 minutes off-peak. Around the Cannes Film Festival (11–22 May 2027) the road is slower, so allow extra time.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Antibes or Juan-les-Pins?
The airport lists a fixed rank fare of €72 to Antibes and Juan-les-Pins for 2026. Our pre-booked private transfer is typically €80–90 per car, about 20 km, 27–35 minutes, fixed when you book.
What is the full name of Nice Airport?
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (in French, Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur), IATA code NCE and ICAO code LFMN. Most people simply say Nice Airport. It is the airport for all scheduled flights to Nice and the French Riviera; Cannes-Mandelieu is a separate airport for business aviation, and Nice-Ville is the city’s main railway station, not an airport.
Where is the taxi rank at Nice Airport?
The airport lists the taxi rank at entrance A3 for Terminals 1 and 2, and says taxis are only to be taken from the signed rank. A pre-booked driver instead waits inside the Arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board; your confirmation gives the exact spot.
Which terminal will I arrive at in Nice?
It depends on your airline. As published in May 2024, easyJet, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Delta, ITA and Volotea use Terminal 2, while British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss, Transavia and Turkish use Terminal 1. Airlines can move, so check your booking or the airport flight board, and give us your flight number so we send the driver to the right hall.
How far apart are Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?
About 1.5 km. Terminal 1 is the one you reach first coming from Nice, and Terminal 2 is further west. Tram lines 2 and B link the two terminals and Grand Arénas for free, so do not walk with luggage.
Is there a train station at Nice Airport?
No, but Nice-Saint-Augustin is close. The airport says a pedestrian walkway takes about 7 minutes from Terminal 1 (exit A0) to the station, under 500 metres. TER trains to Cannes, Monaco and Menton run about every 15 minutes on weekdays from 05:50 to 22:00, then every 30 minutes until 23:30.
How do I get from Nice Airport to the city centre by tram?
Take tram line 2 from either terminal. The airport says the journey to Jean Médecin and Port Lympia takes less than 30 minutes, with a tram every 7 to 8 minutes on weekdays. A single ticket is about €1.70 (2025 fare, check before you travel), and an AERO return ticket is €10.
Is the tram between the terminals free?
Yes. The airport says tram lines 2 and B are free between Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and Grand Arénas.
Which buses go from Nice Airport to Monaco and Cannes?
Zou! regional bus 80 goes to Monaco and Menton, and bus 81 goes to Cannes. Bus 82 serves Antibes and Vallauris. At Terminal 2 they leave from bays 1, 2 and 3 on the arrivals level; at Terminal 1 the stop is by exit A0. Check fares and times on the Zou! site before you travel.
Does Uber work at Nice Airport?
Yes, from a dedicated pick-up area. Uber lists the Parking Pro ride-app area: exit D4 at Terminal 1 and exit A3 at Terminal 2. Bolt also operates on the Riviera, so check its app for the pick-up point. App fares follow demand and can rise at busy times, whereas a pre-booked transfer is fixed when you book.
Is a pre-booked transfer cheaper than a taxi from Nice Airport?
Not to Nice city centre: the rank fare of €32 is lower. A transfer is for a driver already waiting, a car sized to your party and luggage, a price fixed before you fly and journeys beyond the four fixed rank fares, which a rank taxi runs on the meter.
What happens if my flight is delayed or diverted?
If it is delayed, do nothing: we follow your flight number and move the pickup to the new landing time. If it is diverted to another airport, contact us as soon as you know so we can reroute the driver; we cannot promise a refund in every case, so read your terms.
How long will the driver wait at Nice Airport?
Up to 60 minutes after landing is included for airport arrivals, counted from your actual landing time, enough for border control and the carousel. If you are held longer, message the driver.
Can I book a taxi from Nice Airport with a child seat?
Yes, at no extra cost. Infant, child and booster seats are available on request: tell us the children’s ages when you book. French law requires an approved restraint for young children, with narrow exemptions for taxis.
Is there a helicopter from Nice Airport to Monaco?
Yes. Monacair’s regular line takes about 7 minutes and starts at €195 per person. It is the fastest option on race and yacht-show weekends, when the road is slow.
How do I get from Nice Airport to the Villefranche cruise port?
By road, about 14 km and 25–30 minutes. Our pre-booked transfer is typically €55–65 per car. Ships anchor off Villefranche-sur-Mer and passengers come ashore by tender, so we time the pickup to your tender.
What should I do if a taxi overcharges me at Nice Airport?
Keep the receipt and write to the Nice taxi inspectors. The airport says a receipt is obligatory for any journey costing €25 or more; send a copy, with the taxi number on the roof, to Inspections des Taxis, Mairie de Nice, 114 Villa Arcadie, 30 rue Auguste Renoir, 06364 Nice Cedex 4.
How busy is Nice Airport?
It handled 15.23 million commercial passengers in 2025, up 3.2% on 2024, with 163,052 commercial aircraft movements. International traffic rose 4.7%, and regular long-haul traffic rose 5.8%.
Do I need to pre-book for the Monaco Grand Prix or the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes, book early. The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix is on 4–6 June and the Cannes Film Festival on 11–22 May. Roads close or slow, rank queues lengthen and cars sell out, so book your transfer when you book your hotel.
Can you take wheelchair users from Nice Airport?
Yes, with notice. Ask for an accessible vehicle when you book and give us the chair’s size and whether it folds, so we can confirm a suitable vehicle for your date. Do not rely on one being free at the rank.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez?
Typically €220–240 per car for about 107 km, about 1 hour 45 minutes, fixed when you book. The airport lists no fixed rank fare to Saint-Tropez, so a rank taxi would run on the meter. Allow extra time on summer weekends, when the last stretch into the peninsula is slow.
Can you take me from Nice Airport to Italy?
Yes. The same car and driver cross the border: Ventimiglia is about 50 km and typically €120–130, Sanremo about 65 km and typically €150–160 per car, fixed when you book. France and Italy are both in the Schengen area, but checks can happen at the border, so carry a passport or national ID card for everyone in the car. Genoa, Portofino and the rest of Liguria are quoted at booking.
Can I book a taxi to Nice Airport for my departure?
Yes. Enter your hotel, villa or address as the pickup and Nice Airport as the destination, with your terminal and flight time; the booking page shows the fixed fare before you pay. You can book the arrival and the return together or add the return later. The driver drops you at the Departures entrance of your terminal.
How early should my taxi pick me up for a flight from Nice?
Work back from your airline’s check-in or bag-drop deadline. Many airlines ask for two to three hours before departure; your booking shows yours. Add the drive time (about 15–20 minutes from Nice city centre, 34–50 minutes from Monaco) and extra for rush hour on the coast road and the A8. If in doubt, take the earlier pickup.
Do you pick up at night or very early in the morning?
Yes, we operate 24 hours a day. Public transport follows timetables: the TER from Nice-Saint-Augustin runs about 05:50 to 22:00, then every 30 minutes to 23:30. A car booked for a 04:30 departure or a 01:00 landing does not depend on those timetables, and for arrivals we follow your flight number.
Do taxis in Nice accept card payments?
They must carry a card terminal: French law has required taxis to be equipped with an electronic payment terminal since 2 October 2015. Ask before you set off if you are unsure. A receipt is obligatory for journeys of €25 or more. If you pay a pre-booked transfer online, there is nothing to settle in the car.
Do I tip a taxi driver in Nice?
Not required. Service is included in French taxi fares, and many people simply round up the amount or leave a few euros for help with heavy luggage.
How do I avoid unlicensed taxis at Nice Airport?
Use the signed rank at entrance A3, or a booked driver. A licensed Nice taxi has a three-digit number on the roof under the word “Taxi”, and the airport asks you to keep the receipt. If someone approaches you inside the terminal offering a ride, decline: your pre-booked driver is waiting in the Arrivals hall with a name board.
Can you take me from Nice Airport to the Corsica ferry at Port Lympia?
Yes. Port Lympia is about 9 km from the airport and is the harbour for the ferries to Corsica and Sardinia. Tell us the ferry company and the departure time and we plan the pickup back from the check-in deadline. It is priced as a Nice city transfer, typically €45–55 per car.
Do I need Nice-Ville or Nice-Saint-Augustin station?
It depends on the train. Nice-Ville is the main station, and the direct TGV and long-distance trains leave from there. Local TER trains along the coast stop at both Nice-Ville and Nice-Saint-Augustin; Saint-Augustin is the one a 7-minute walk from Terminal 1. Check the station named on your ticket. A car to Nice-Ville is typically €45–55.
What is the cheapest way from Nice Airport to the city centre?
Tram line 2. A single ticket is about €1.70 (2025 fare, check before you travel) and the journey takes under 30 minutes, with a tram every 7 to 8 minutes on weekdays. The airport’s €32 rank fare shared between four people is the next cheapest door-to-door option; our transfer, typically €45–55 per car, is for a driver already waiting, a fixed fare and a car sized to your bags.
Do you offer a shared shuttle from Nice Airport?
No: our service is a private transfer. The car is yours, the fare is per car and not per person, and the driver goes to your address. For shared options use tram line 2, the Zou! buses 80, 81 and 82 or the TER; see the public transport section above for bays and times.
Are tolls included in the price of a Nice Airport transfer?
Yes. Our typical prices include tolls and VAT, and the fare is fixed when you book, so it does not change with traffic or the route. Your booking summary itemises them.
Elsewhere in France
Airport taxis elsewhere in France
Flying on from Nice, or into another French city? The same booking, flight tracking and meet-and-greet service runs at these airports.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport taxiParis and the Île-de-France from CDG.
Paris Orly Airport taxiOrly to Paris and the south of the Île-de-France.
Paris Beauvais Airport taxiBeauvais to Paris and Picardy.
Lyon Airport taxiLyon and the Rhône-Alpes.
Marseille Airport taxiMarseille, Provence and the Camargue.
Toulouse Airport taxiToulouse and the south-west.
Bordeaux Airport taxiBordeaux and its vineyards.
Nantes Airport taxiNantes and the Loire.
Basel-Mulhouse Airport taxiAlsace, Basel and the Black Forest.
All French airportsEvery airport we cover in France.
An executive car, a Mercedes E-Class or similar. Photo: Global Airport Taxi.
Land, walk out, and go.
Your fixed fare is agreed before you fly, and a driver is waiting at Arrivals with your name on a board. We follow your flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup, and up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included for airport arrivals. Ask for child seats at no extra cost, and cancel free up to 24 hours before.
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Free child seats
- Flight tracking