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 […]
The Côte d’Azur is emerging as a testing ground for decarbonised air mobility
A structuring partnership for electric air mobility.Vertical Aerospace and Héli Air Monaco have signed an agreement to introduce the Valo eVTOL on the Côte d’Azur. The first connections will link Monaco, Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This project marks a concrete step forward in the development of air mobility with zero operational emissions across the region. […]
United Airlines reactivates the Nice–Washington route in summer 2026
Resumption of a seasonal nonstop flight between Washington and NiceUnited Airlines will relaunch in summer 2026 its direct service between Nice Côte d’Azur and Washington Dulles. The route was initially inaugurated in May 2025. It will return with four weekly frequencies. United as the sole airline on the Nice–Washington axis.In summer 2026, United will be […]
Nice Côte d’Azur: Second Place in Quality of Life Among Major French Metropolises in the 2025 Arthur Loyd Barometer
Nice Côte d’Azur scores high in quality of life:The metropolitan area of Nice Côte d’Azur ranks 2nd in quality of life among France’s major metropolises. The 2025 Arthur Loyd study evaluates 75 statistical indicators across 50 territories, covering 82% of the population living in attraction areas with more than 100,000 inhabitants. A major metropolis with […]
Nice, 5th largest city in France by population
Nice had 353,701 inhabitants as of January 1, 2023, according to the legal population figures published by INSEE (municipal population). The city ranks fifth among the most populated French municipalities, behind Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse. Between 2017 and 2023, Nice’s population increased by 17,000 residents, representing a growth of +0.9%, according to France 3 […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport closes 2025 with record traffic, major infrastructure delivery and highest-level environmental recognition
Passenger traffic reached 15.23 million in 2025. That’s a 3.2% increase compared to 2024. Growth was mainly driven by long-haul and international routes. The first phase of Terminal 2’s expansion was delivered in spring 2025. New boarding areas and check-in systems will be operational by summer 2026. Infrastructure is being upgraded while maintaining airport operations. […]
