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Among airlines operating Athens to Nice flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Nice. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• easyJet

Flights from Athens to Nice usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

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

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Nice.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £145 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with £204 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Athens to Nice route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £147 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £278, a difference of £131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Athens to Nice route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Athens to Nice flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Nice are Nice City Centre, Promenade des Anglais, and Gare de Nice-Ville. These are among the most viewed places in Nice on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 12:46
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:11.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £201. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Athens to Nice takes 2h 36m, covering 958 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.

One-way fares from Athens to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £95, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 22m, compared to 5h 28m via Zurich (ZRH) and 5h 52m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Nice is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Budget

Return flights from Athens to Nice range from £145 to £280, with an average of £201 over the past 12 months. Anything below £145 counts as a good deal.