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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Nice:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:42 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 1h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Nice:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Nice takes 1h 57m, covering 594 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Nice range from $153 to $332, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $228 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Sevilla (SVQ), compared to $225 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Nice flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Goldcar Rental SP
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Budget

Flights from Madrid to Nice usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Nice route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Nice most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Madrid to Nice. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $265, a difference of $64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Nice. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• easyJet

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 06m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 5h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Some of the most popular sights in Nice are Old Town Vieille Ville, Place Massena and Palais des Expositions. These are among the most viewed places in Nice on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Nice flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Special services are offered by Iberia and Vueling Airlines to help travelers with limited mobility while they travel. Wheelchair assistance, priority boarding and landing, cabin aid, special seats, and space for service animals are some of these services. These services are designed to guarantee that passengers with reduced mobility can have a comfortable and safe journey.

There are a number of hotels that offer accommodation service for late arrivals at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport which are a walking distance away from the airport, including Novotel Nice Arénas Aeroport. This hotel is a 3-minutes walk from NCE.

The Metro's Line 8 or the Airport Express Bus (Line 203) are the most practical ways to get to Madrid Airport (MAD) from the city center. Both choices provide safe, affordable, and timely transit - the Metro takes around 30 minutes while the bus takes about 40 minutes.

In comparison to other airlines that fly from Madrid to Nice, Iberia, Vueling, and Qatar Airways have the best carbon reduction initiatives. These airlines have made a commitment to operating 10% of their flights on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).