Birmingham to Nice flights

Birmingham to Nice flights run direct with easyJet and Jet2.com and take about 2 hours 10 minutes. The route links the West Midlands with the French Riviera.

Fares start from £52, the lowest price found in purchases made on Opodo in recent days. Mid-November is often the cheapest time to fly.

Flights to Nice leave from the single terminal at Birmingham Airport (BHX), where all check-in desks, security gates and departure lounges are under one roof. Both easyJet and Jet2 operate the route from this building.

The airport is about 8 miles south-east of the city centre and is easily reached via the M6 and M42 motorways. By public transport, trains run frequently from central Birmingham to Birmingham International station, where the free AirRail Link monorail connects to the terminal in less than two minutes.

Passengers arriving on flights to Nice from birmingham will land at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), situated just 4 miles south-west of the city centre. The most efficient way to reach central districts is the L2 Tramway, which departs directly from both terminals. This tram line connects the airport to Port Lympia via the city centre, stopping at major hubs like Jean Médecin. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and provides a direct, budget-friendly transfer.

Alternatively, regional trains are accessible from the nearby Nice-Saint-Augustin station, where the TER 20 service runs to the main rail station in central Nice in about 20 minutes. Taxis and private hire vehicles are available at designated pick-up points outside the terminals, taking around 20 to 25 minutes to reach the centre depending on traffic. The airport terminal offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, various shops, restaurants, and baby changing facilities for arriving passengers.

Nice offers a wealth of cultural and coastal experiences for visitors arriving from the West Midlands. You can stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais to enjoy the sea views, or explore the narrow, winding streets of Old Nice, which are filled with Mediterranean-style squares and historic architecture. Art enthusiasts can view an exceptional collection of artworks at the Matisse Museum, or tour the beautiful baroque Palais Lascaris to see its rare musical instruments.

The city is also an ideal base for exploring the wider French Riviera, with easy day trips to glamorous Monaco and Saint-Tropez. If you time your visit for February, you can experience the famous Nice Carnival, which brings colourful parades to the streets, or visit the nearby town of Menton for its unique Lemon Festival.