The dream of summer on the French Riviera for international tourists just got a little easier with Nice Côte d’Azur Airport announcing it will be serving 10 new destinations, of which eight are international, and 15 long-haul routes during the forthcoming season. (View the 10 new flight routes below.)
The airport said in a press release that its Summer 2026 season begins gradually from the end of March and extends into autumn. As Riviera Edition revealed last week, with the French Riviera experiencing high demand, the summer season on the Côte d’Azur is starting earlier each year with many of the iconic Riviera hotels and restaurants opening this month already.
Last year, the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport received a record-breaking 15.23 million commercial passengers, which was largely due to a surge in international visitors, and a 5.8% growth in long-haul traffic.
The Airport said that this year, “with a network of 130 destinations in 47 countries, the airport boasts the most extensive program in its history. Ten new destinations and 15 summer long-haul routes further strengthen its already strong international focus.” Out of the 130 destinations, 112 are international – including seven new routes to the USA, six to the Middle East and two to Canada.
The Airplrt said this record program, boosted by the new route connecting Nice and Boston, confirms the airport’s role as the “second gateway to France and northern Italy”, and contributes to economic development on the French Riviera.
Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur Chairman Franck Goldnadel said summer’s provisional flight schedule also reflects the growing attractiveness of the French Riviera, with its economic and cultural dynamism.
“The commissioning this spring of our Terminal 2 extension contributes to this and will allow us to offer visitors from all over the world the best quality of service,” he added.
Nice Airport’s 10 new destinations:
- Billund, Denmark (Norwegian)
- Boston, USA (Delta)
- Bratislava, Slovakia (Wizz Air)
- Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy (easyJet)
- Cork, Ireland (Aer Lingus)
- Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (easyJet)
- Gdansk, Poland (Wizz Air)
- Hanover, Germany (Eurowings)
- Newcastle, England (easyJet)
- Seville, Spain (Vueling)
3 routes to become annual after being operated last winter:
- Chisinau, Moldova (Wizz Air)
- Hurghada, Egypt (easyJet)
- Vilnius, Lithuania (Wizz Air)
5 routes to be strengthened with new operators:
- Birmingham, England (easyJet)
- Bucharest, Romania (FlyOne)
- Bordeaux, France (Air France)
- Djerba, Tunisia (Nouvelair Tunisia)
- Paris Orly, France (Transavia France)
Changes to Nice-Paris connection
According to Nice Airport, Transavia France and EasyJet have adapted their commercial policies to meet the demands of Riviera residents for easy, comfortable and flexible travel between Paris and the coast during the season.
- Transavia France will resume flights to Orly previously operated by Air France.
- Transavia and EasyJet will each offer eight flights per day to Paris Orly, during peak times.
- Air France will strengthen its service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
You can download the new Nice Airport flights schedules here.
