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Flights from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nonstop flights from London, Essex (STN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) take about 1h 49m (1,052 km). Ryanair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $182 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyPriority Pass options at Stansted →Trains, buses and taxi faresNCE to Nice: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes →35 drop-off points, from €1.90

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Airlines flying London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Carriers on STN–NCE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $39 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$4831 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$3923 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$455 Dec 2026—
Jan 2027$6822 Jan 2027—
Mar 2027$8310 Mar 2027$72 · 1 stop10 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $39 in November 2026, against $45 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights

How long is the flight from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
A nonstop flight from London, Essex (STN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) takes about 1h 49m, covering 1,052 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London, Essex from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes by air?
The great-circle distance between London Stansted Airport and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport is 1,052 km (654 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the STN–NCE route include Ryanair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on STN–NCE was $182 USD with Ryanair (nonstop), departing 23 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $39 one-way, against $72 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $47 with one stop against $182 nonstop, a saving of $135. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from London, Essex to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Nice, Alpes-Maritimes visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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