Nice airport the gateway to the French Riviera is one of the most pleasant airports in the Mediterranean as well as one of the best for direct flights.
The only thing you really have to look out for at Nice airport is the fact that there are two terminals so you do need to check your travel documents carefully. The most recent is Terminal 2 which is mainly for international flights and here you should try the bar and restaurant on the top floor of the check in area which it is easy to miss.
Flying from the UK one of the main operators is Easyjet who have a strong presence. Today you can buy a return one week flight from Liverpool to Nice for the week of 7th September for just £128.25.
Easyjet also offer flights from Germany along with Germanwings and Air Berlin. From Norway and Sweden there is Norwegian and SAS. Also in Europe Transavia fly direct from a number of airports in the Netherlands.
Easyjet are present again offering non stop flights from Spain along with Iberia and once more from flying from three airports in Italy.
The Russians are big fans of the cote d'Azur and this is reflected in the number of direct flights from Russia operated by Aeroflot, who have recently partnered with Manchester United, and Rossiya Airlines.
There is something about stepping off the plane at Nice airport, it has a certain class about it and you are quickly stuck by the tropical image of palm trees and pleasant warm sunshine when you step outside. But for most it is the landing which sticks in the mind as you come in right over the blue Mediterranean touching down close to the water.
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