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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Nice:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 07:26
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:21.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nice takes 2h 06m, covering 621 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 London Gatwick Airport to Nice range from £108 to £216, with an average of £153 over the past 12 months. Anything below £108 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of £153. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £116 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £153 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 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 and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Nice flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £48, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

Night 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.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Nice route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice most commonly connect through:

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Nantes Atlantique (NTE) – 22% of one-stop connections

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the London Gatwick Airport to Nice route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £139 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £167, a difference of £28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• easyJet
• British Airways

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 44m via Nantes Atlantique (NTE) and 9h 36m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Nice is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (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 London Gatwick Airport 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
• British Airways: 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.