Private chauffeur transfer Nice Airport → central Nice
9 km, about 15 min excluding traffic. Along the Promenade des Anglais beside the Baie des Anges, then on to your address: hotel, apartment, Nice-Ville station or Port Lympia.
- Route
- Nice Airport → Central Nice
- Distance
- 9 kmby road, excluding traffic
- Duration
- ≈ 15 minexcluding traffic
- From
- €48incl. VAT, for the whole vehicle
- Flight tracking
- In real timethe pick-up time adjusts
- Free waiting time
- 60 min at the airport, 15 min elsewhere
- Cancellation
- Freeup to 24 h before
Prices checked on
Nice Airport → central Nice: your fixed price
Choose a class to see the exact price for your date. The amount shown is the amount you pay.
Taxi, public transport or private chauffeur?
| Mode | Prices | Duration | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novalia private chauffeurRecommended | from €48the whole vehicle, fixed price | ≈ 15 mindoor to door | Price fixed at booking, tolls and luggage included; name board at the exit, flight tracking, free waiting time, free cancellation up to 24 h before. |
| Taxi | €32official 2026 taxi flat fare from the airport | Variabledepending on traffic | At the rank, no booking; queues at peak times; luggage or pet surcharges in some cases. Source: nice.aeroport.fr |
| Tram line 2 | €10 returnoperator’s fare | Under 30 minto the stop | To a stop, not to your door: you are then left with the walk or a connection, suitcases included. Reduced service in the evening and on Sundays. Source: nice.aeroport.fr |
Taxi and public transport fares taken from official websites, for guidance only: they may change without notice. All the options from the airport. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.
- Road distance
- 9 km
- Duration excluding traffic
- ≈ 15 min
What to know about this route
Tolls, traffic and drop-off: what is specific to this journey, written by the people who drive it.
Route and tolls
Along the Promenade des Anglais beside the Baie des Anges, then on to your address: hotel, apartment, Nice-Ville station or Port Lympia.
Tolls are included in the price shown. The chauffeur chooses the road according to the traffic of the moment; the price does not change.
Traffic and best times
At peak hours the Promenade slows: for a run out to the airport, set the pick-up at least 2 h before a European flight.
At peak times or on busy travel days, allow some margin — the price stays fixed. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and leaves at the right time.
Drop-off at the exact address
Hotel, villa, port, station or conference venue: give the address when booking, the chauffeur knows the access routes.
- Hôtel Negresco
- Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée
- Gare Nice-Ville
- Port Lympia (ferries to Corsica)
- Palais Nikaïa
- Allianz Riviera
Central Nice
The airport is about ten minutes from the centre when the Promenade des Anglais is clear, a little more at peak hours. Your chauffeur drops you outside the hotel, the apartment or the station, including on the edge of Vieux-Nice, where the pedestrian streets mean a drop-off as close as the car can get.
For departures, set the pick-up two hours before a European flight: traffic on the Promenade and access to the terminals vary a great deal between 7am and 9am.
Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice, Port Lympia and Nice-Ville station: dropped at the door, with no taxi to hunt for.
How your transfer works
You book in two minutes
Route, date, vehicle: the fixed price appears before you pay.
We track your flight
Early or late, the pick-up time adjusts on its own.
Met at the exit
Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.
Straight to your address
Door to door, no detours, at the agreed price.
Nice Airport → Central Nice
Answers to the questions we are asked most about this journey.
How long does it take to get from Nice Airport to central Nice?
Allow about 15 min excluding traffic for 9 km. Along the Promenade des Anglais beside the Baie des Anges, then on to your address: hotel, apartment, Nice-Ville station or Port Lympia. At peak hours or during major events the journey can take longer; the price stays fixed.
How much is a transfer between Nice Airport and central Nice?
From €48 including tax for the whole vehicle, not per person. The price is fixed and depends on the vehicle you choose: it appears as soon as you enter your date, before you pay. It covers VAT, tolls, luggage and the free waiting time. For comparison, the official 2026 flat taxi fare from the airport is €32.
Where does the chauffeur meet me at Nice Airport?
Collect your luggage and walk out through your terminal’s arrivals door. Your chauffeur is waiting in the hall, name board in hand. He walks you to the vehicle, parked a few minutes away. His first name and number are sent to you before you arrive. If anything goes wrong, call him directly or message us on WhatsApp.
How do I get dropped off at OcéaNice?
OcéaNice — Centre des Congrès du Port de Nice is reached directly from Nice Airport. One thing to watch: the venue car park has a 2,10 m height limit. Give the venue name when you book; your chauffeur knows the way in.
Can I be dropped at the cruise terminal in central Nice?
Yes. Port de Nice — Lympia, Quai Amiral-Infernet: enter it as your arrival address and the price shown does not change. Allow plenty of time on a sailing day — access around a port is controlled as the ships come in.
Which vehicle should I choose for my group size?
Up to 3 passengers and 3 suitcases, Economy and Sedan are enough — from €48 on this route. From 4 people, or with bulky luggage, you need a van: the First Class Van (6 seats) is €90 and the Standard Van (8 seats) €90. Only the vehicles that take your party are offered to you.
How much does a taxi from Nice Airport to central Nice cost?
The official 2026 flat taxi fare from the airport is €32. You take it at the rank, without booking, queueing with everyone else at peak times, and the meter starts when you get there. Our transfer starts at €48 for the whole vehicle: the amount is set at booking, tolls, VAT and luggage included, your chauffeur tracks your flight, waits 60 minutes at no extra cost and meets you at baggage reclaim with a name board.
Is there a shuttle or a bus from Nice Airport to central Nice?
Nice Airport is served by public transport: tram line 2 (under 30 min, €10 return), ZOU! buses (variable, €11–21.40). None of them drops you at an address: there is still a connection to make, then the walk to the door with your suitcases. Full routes and official fares are on the Nice Airport page.
Can I book the return from central Nice to Nice Airport?
Yes. Add the return when you choose your vehicle, or make a separate booking from central Nice. Remember to set the pick-up early enough before your flight.
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Your fixed price in seconds, your chauffeur at the arrivals exit.