Nice asserts itself as a link with Russia

Nice Côte d'Azur airport is preparing to welcome new Ural Airlines flights to Moscow.
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Nice airport is making a name for itself internationally (DR)

Nice has never seemed so close to Moscow. From 1 May, the A321-200s ofUral Airlines will land on the tarmac of the Côte d'Azur airport. The Russian carrier will link Nice to the airport of Moscow Zhukovsky, with two flights a week, every Tuesday and Thursday.

a breath of fresh air in a saturated northern European sky

Nice airport is thus confirming its growing international profile, as Dominique Thillaud, Chairman of the Management Board of Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur, points out: " We are strengthening our links with Russia, to which we are counting for 22% of seat capacity from FranceAs with the Gulf States and North America, the growing interest of passengers and airlines in the Côte d'Azur is clear. This proves that as soon as the traffic rights are open, we can develop the attractiveness and economic dynamism of our regions, offer business travellers or tourism a quality alternative to the hubs, as well as a breath of fresh air for a saturated northern European sky. ".

In total, Nice Côte d'Azur airport will be connected this summer to 121 destinations - a record - including 97 international destinations in 43 countries.