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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:40
• Latest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 19:00.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Nice takes 2h 40m, covering 968 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.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Nice range from £134 to £238, with an average of £180 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the £180 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £129 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £173 for direct.

easyJet is the only airline operating Edinburgh to Nice flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £87 to £723. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £40 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Edinburgh to Nice usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Edinburgh to Nice route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Edinburgh to Nice. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £160 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £240, a difference of £80.

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

Only easyJet operates flights between Edinburgh and Nice.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 01m, compared to 5h 02m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 47m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

Nice is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Nice are Palais des Expositions, Old Town Vieille Ville, and Jardin Albert 1er. These are among the most viewed places in Nice on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Nice flights:

• 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:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

It’s easy to get to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre, with there being various options. One of the most popular modes of transport is the 978 bus, which takes about 35min. Alternatively, you can take a taxi in a similar amount of time, but this is more expensive.

You should speak to your airline prior to travel to ensure you know about its luggage policy, as this can vary from operator to operator. This will help you avoid any unnecessary charges at the airport for having a bag that’s too heavy or the wrong dimensions. When booking your flight, you will be able to see how many bags are permitted. For example, KLM allows one item of cabin luggage but checked luggage costs more.

Using the KAYAK sort function, you can find flights that emit a lower amount of CO2. For example, British Airways releases around 56% less CO2 than the average airline. Instead of emitting about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, it only releases about 197 kg.

Even though it’s possible to take a direct flight from Edinburgh to Nice, you might find indirect flights more economical or convenient if they depart or arrive at times better suited to you. Common stopover locations include Amsterdam Airport (AMS), which is a hub airport for KLM, and Zurich Airport (ZRH), customarily used by SWISS.