Air Canada launches a new direct Nice – Toronto route from June 16, 2027, bringing to 3 the direct connections between Nice and Canada
A new direct Nice – Toronto route from June 16, 2027, operated by Air Canada twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, through October 23, 2027, on an Airbus A330-300. Daily flights to Canada from Nice, thanks to the combination of this new route with the existing Nice – Montreal service. Three direct routes to […]
American Airlines launches a daily Nice-New York JFK flight in summer 2027: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport brings its direct connections to New York to 4
A new daily Nice-New York JFK route from May 6, 2027, operated by American Airlines on a next-generation Airbus A321XLR with 155 seats. This is the airline’s second US route from Nice, following Nice-Philadelphia (PHL) launched in 2024. Four direct connections now to New York, making Nice Côte d’Azur Airport the best-connected French airport to […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport prepares for the arrival of electric air taxis with Joby Aviation, Blade, Heli Sécurité and Monacair
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and its partners Blade, Heli Sécurité and Monacair unveiled the full-scale model of the Joby Aviation electric air taxi on 1 July 2026. Together, they form a unique alliance to prepare for the first commercial eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) flights in Europe. Thanks to its exceptional seafront location, which […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Connected to New York for the First Time in Winter Thanks to La Compagnie
La Compagnie, the 100% business-class airline, is extending its Nice–New York (Newark) service through the 2026/2027 winter season. For the first time, travelers will be able to enjoy a direct connection between Nice and New York beyond the summer period. The route will operate twice weekly. Departures from Nice will take place on Tuesdays and […]
Delta Boston–Nice: direct route inaugurated in May 2026
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport welcomed the first direct flight from Boston on 17 May 2026, operated by Delta Air Lines. This route represents the 7th connection to the United States from Nice, a market experiencing very strong growth, and the 3rd operated by Delta. It will operate three times a week from 17 May to […]
Twin Jet new routes Nice–Olbia and Nice–Menorca summer 2026
Twin Jet is launching two new routes to and from Nice for summer 2026. The destinations are Olbia in Sardinia and Menorca in the Balearic Islands. Flights will be operated from 20 July to 15 August. The Nice–Olbia route will provide access to the Costa Smeralda in 1 hour 15 minutes. It will be operated […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport Terminal 2 extension: 23,000 sq m and capacity increased to 18 million passengers
On April 13, 2026, Jean-François Chapperon, Senior Manager, Foreign Direct Investment at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, took part in the inauguration of the extension to Terminal 2 at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. With 15.23 million passengers in 2025, the new extension raises the airport’s passenger capacity to 18 million. It adds 23,058 sq m of […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport summer 2026: a record network of 130 destinations
The network reaches 130 destinations across 47 countries. Eight additional routes are being launched compared with 2025. International coverage continues to expand. Ten new destinations are being introduced. They are part of a strategy of geographic diversification. Several European regional capitals are now within direct reach. Fifteen long-haul routes are scheduled. The transatlantic and Middle […]
Cork–Nice: Direct Aer Lingus service from May 2026
Aer Lingus has announced the launch of a new route connecting Cork, Ireland, with Nice Côte d’Azur. This seasonal service will operate from 2 May through 30 September 2026. Direct access for travellers from southern IrelandCork is Ireland’s second-largest airport. The new connection enables passengers from the south of the country to reach Nice without […]
€2.8 billion in economic impact in 2024 for Nice Côte d’Azur and Cannes-Mandelieu Airports
Certified overall impact: BDO quantified the contribution of the two platforms (Nice and Cannes-Mandelieu) at €2.8 billion in GDP in 2024. This figure marks a 31% increase compared with 2019 data. Passenger traffic over the same period increased by 3%. Strong regional footprint. For the Sud Region, the contribution amounts to €2.2 billion of this […]
