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Weekend getaways from Nice

All cheap flights from Nice

A weekend trip from Nice doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 74 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 2.1 hours. The cheapest fare to Basel is currently €26. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from Nice tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Nice, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from Nice right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Nice? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Basel from €26.

  1. Basel

    Switzerland - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €26

  2. Barcelona

    Spain - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €27

  3. Malaga

    Spain - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €28

  4. Bari

    Italy - 1h 40m - Direct

    from €28

  5. Geneva

    Switzerland - 1h - Direct

    from €30

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Nice

  1. BaselSwitzerland
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €26
  2. BarcelonaSpain
    Vueling1h 20mDirect
    from €27
  3. MalagaSpain
    easyJet2h 10mDirect
    from €28
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  4. BariItaly
    EC1h 40mDirect
    from €28
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  5. GenevaSwitzerland
    easyJet1hDirect
    from €30
  6. VeniceItaly
    easyJet1h 5mDirect
    from €31
  7. BucharestRomania
    W42h 30mDirect
    from €31
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  8. StrasbourgFrance
    easyJet1h 25mDirect
    from €31
  9. AthensGreece
    easyJet2h 25mDirect
    from €32
  10. MadridSpain
    easyJet2h 10mDirect
    from €32
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  11. LyonFrance
    easyJet1h 5mDirect
    from €32
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  12. RomeItaly
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €32
  13. LondonUnited Kingdom
    easyJet2h 10mDirect
    from €32
  14. SofiaBulgaria
    Wizz Air2h 15mDirect
    from €35
  15. NaplesItaly
    W41h 25mDirect
    from €35
  16. ParisFrance
    TO1h 30mDirect
    from €35
  17. BerlinGermany
    easyJet2hDirect
    from €39
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  18. WarsawPoland
    Wizz Air2h 20mDirect
    from €41
  19. KrakowPoland
    Wizz Air2h 10mDirect
    from €41
  20. PragueCzech Republic
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €41
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  21. NantesFrance
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €41
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  22. RennesFrance
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €41
  23. BordeauxFrance
    easyJet1h 25mDirect
    from €41
  24. BrusselsBelgium
    easyJet1h 45mDirect
    from €42
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  25. BudapestHungary
    Wizz Air1h 55mDirect
    from €42
  26. PortoPortugal
    easyJet2h 30mDirect
    from €42
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  27. ToulouseFrance
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €42
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  28. LisbonPortugal
    easyJet2h 40mDirect
    from €46
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  29. BelgradeSerbia
    Wizz Air1h 50mDirect
    from €49
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  30. AmsterdamNetherlands
    EC2h 5mDirect
    from €49
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Showing the 30 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Nice?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Nice is €26 to Basel, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 74 options under 3 hours, covering 29 countries.
How many direct flights from Nice work for a weekend?
47 of the short-haul destinations from Nice currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Nice?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Nice?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Nice on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.