With some 130 destinations served in 47 countries, the airport Nice-Côte d’Azur for summer 2026, it is implementing one of the most extensive programmes in its history, confirming its strategic positioning as the second international air hub in France. Nice de fait confirmed its status as the leading regional airport last year, with traffic of 15.23 million passengers, an increase of 3.2% compared to 2024.
The network is thus enriched with 10 new destinations and reaches an unprecedented level with 15 summer long-haul routes. In total, 18 new additions strengthen the network, including openings to Billund, Bratislava, Cagliari, Cork, Funchal, Gdansk, Hanover, Newcastle and Seville in Europe. Three routes operated during the winter are now annualised (Chisinau, Hurghada, Vilnius), while five existing routes benefit from the arrival of new operators, illustrating the platform's growing attractiveness to airlines.
Six cities in the United States as well as in the Middle East - if the war stops
With 112 international destinations, Nice confirms its role as a major hub for economic and tourist exchanges. The opening of Boston The number of summer long-haul routes has increased to 15, a record.
In detail, the network now comprises seven connections to the United States (New York JFK and Newark by The Company and United), Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington), two towards Canada (Montréal by Air Canada and Air Transat). The programme provides for six routes to the Middle East – if the situation is stabilising. For the moment, only Saudia serves Riyadh while Emirates has resumed serving Dubai on a reduced basis. The airline currently operates 5 weekly flights with an Airbus A380,
Finally, on the key domestic segment, the Nice–Paris link is evolving significantly. Transavia France resumes operations to Paris-Orly. Air France's low-cost carrier is offering up to eight daily flights during peak periods, complementing easyJet's offering of nine daily services to Orly.
Air France, for its part, is strengthening its capacity to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The airlines have also adjusted their offers to meet the expectations of business customers in terms of flexibility and comfort. In total, Nice is connected to 16 destinations in France.
" This programme reflects the economic dynamism and international appeal of our region, as well as the confidence of airlines. The extension of Terminal 2, which will be operational this spring, will help to support this growth by improving the quality of service. "comments Franck GoldnadelPresident of the Management Board of the French Riviera Airports.
