Nice airport (NCE)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), opened on 2 December 1957, is one of the most important airports in France. It serves the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and is a major hub, offering a wide range of domestic, European and intercontinental flights. Due to its location, the airport also serves the Principality of Monaco.
Official Website: nice.aeroport.fr
Telephone: +33 820 423 333
Terminals
The airport has two terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) operating 24 hours a day. They are connected by tram services (lines 2 and B) and by a free shuttle bus that runs from 4:30 am until the last flight of the day (1:30 am at the latest).
Annual Traffic (2024): 14.8 million passengers.
Information Points
Information desks are available in the arrivals hall of both terminals, with staff on hand to assist passengers. Opening hours vary, but they are generally open from early morning until late evening (approximately from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm).
Location
The airport is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, 7 km (4 miles) southwest of the city of Nice.
See MapCar rental agencies
Car rental offices are located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 1, next to gates A1/A2, and behind car park P5, opposite Terminal 2.
- Avis/Budget (Tel +33 820 050 505 / 844 581 181 / 483 762 931 - 7:30 am to 9:00 pm)
- Enterprise (Tel +33 855 161 212 / 493 213 672 / 493 218 092 - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)
- Europcar (Tel +33 825 810 081 / 178 427 771 / 977 403 253 - 7:30 am to 11:00 pm)
- Goldcar (Tel +33 965 943 186 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Hertz (Tel +33 825 861 861 / 493 213 672 / 825 342 343 - 7:30 am to 0:00 am)
- Sixt (Tel +33 820 007 498 / 483 660 457 - 7:30 am to 0:00 am)
Parking services at Nice airport (NCE)
Numerous parking areas are available for short and long stays, with charging stations for electric vehicles. A courtesy shuttle bus connects all sectors to the terminals every 15 minutes from 4:30 am until the last flight. There is also a dedicated parking area for motorbikes near Terminal 1. Rates and reservations
G1 & G2 - Covered car parks with security personnel next to terminals 1 and 2, respectively.
P2 & P3 - For short stays, with direct access to Terminal 1. 15 minutes for free in P3.
P5-P6 - Areas with access to Terminal 2, for short-term parking. The first 15 min. in P5 have no charge.
P4, P8, P9 - Economy lots for longer periods.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities include ramps, lifts, designated spaces at the car parks, travelators, adapted toilets, accessible telephones and ATMs. Shuttles connecting the terminals are equipped for the transportation of passengers with reduced mobility. Inform your airline or travel agency about your particular needs at least 48 hours before your journey. Children travelling alone will be assisted by the crew of the air company during the flight and while boarding and disembarking from the aircraft.
Latest updates: October 19, 2025