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

• Earliest: departs at 08:35 and lands at 09:35
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 22:55.

The flight takes about 1h.

A direct flight from Lyon to Nice takes 1h, covering 176 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Lyon to Nice range from £142 to £232, with an average of £178 over the past 12 months. Anything below £142 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the £178 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £96 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £179 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Lyon to Nice flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

One-way fares from Lyon to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £30, which is 78% 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 £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Lyon to Nice usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Lyon to Nice route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Lyon to Nice. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £155 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £200, a difference of £45.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Air France
• easyJet

Flying via Toulouse Blagnac (TLS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 44m, compared to 4h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 18m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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 Lyon 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:

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

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