Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nice.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Nice Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your NCE to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Iberia has direct flights from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Iberia.
Iberia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for NCE to MAD flights, with 81.22% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between NCE and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Ibiza Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, ر.ق. 156 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Nice Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 286. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from NCE to MAD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from NCE to MAD.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nice Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Nice Airport from central Nice, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Nice Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Nice Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.
