A strategic expansion starting this fall
The low-cost airline EasyJet continues to expand its network by launching a new route between Nice and Rabat. Starting from November 1st, 2023, two direct flights per week will be operational These flights, departing from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, will enhance connectivity between Europe and northern Morocco.
Regular flights to meet a growing demand
After the recent announcement by American Airlines to open a route between Nice and Philadelphia in 2024, EasyJet is also strengthening its presence at the Nice airport. Flights to Rabat are scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday, providing flexibility for business travelers and professionals.
Rabat, a rapidly growing economic hub
Rabat, as the capital of Morocco, is a major economic, political, and cultural center. Several sites in the city bear witness to its rich historical past and are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The city also plays a crucial role in trade and diplomatic exchanges between Africa and Europe.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, a major player in European connectivity.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport experienced exceptional summer traffic in 2023, with 3.3 million passengers during the months of July and August. This performance is part of an expansion dynamic, serving 111 destinations, including 91 international and 10 long-haul routes for the 2023 season.
Connectivity – Nice Côte d’Azur France
- Twin Jet new routes Nice–Olbia and Nice–Menorca summer 2026
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Terminal 2 extension: 23,000 sq m and capacity increased to 18 million passengers
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport summer 2026: a record network of 130 destinations
- Cork–Nice: Direct Aer Lingus service from May 2026
- €2.8 billion in economic impact in 2024 for Nice Côte d’Azur and Cannes-Mandelieu Airports
- The Côte d’Azur is emerging as a testing ground for decarbonised air mobility
- United Airlines reactivates the Nice–Washington route in summer 2026
- Nice Côte d’Azur: Second Place in Quality of Life Among Major French Metropolises in the 2025 Arthur Loyd Barometer
