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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nice to Madrid:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 9:01 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Nice to Madrid.

A direct flight from Nice to Madrid takes 2h 01m, covering 1,538 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Nice to Madrid range from C$ 192 to C$ 401, with an average of C$ 278 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 192 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the C$ 278 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 168 round-trip via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared to C$ 276 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 59–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nice to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Nice to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 135, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Nice to Madrid usually depart from Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Nice to Madrid route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Nice to Madrid most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Nice to Madrid. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 258 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 298, a difference of C$ 39.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Nice and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• easyJet

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 5h 10m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 40m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Spain Building. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nice to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

At NCE, there are lounges unaffiliated with specific airlines where any passengers can wait by paying an entrance fee or purchasing a lounge pass. For those flying from Nice to Madrid, you could wait in the Library Lounge in Terminal 1 or the Infinity Lounge in Terminal 2.

If you are traveling with children from Nice to Madrid, consider purchasing a cheap ticket on Vueling. Vueling aircraft have a designated area for changing babies and a children's menu on board. If your child will be traveling alone, you can take advantage of Vueling’s Unaccompanied Minor service.

Once you deplane, you can take a subway into downtown Madrid. Underground Metro Line 8 travels between every terminal at Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) to the Nuevos Ministerios Station in downtown Madrid. Trains leave from Terminal 4 and can get you to downtown Madrid about as fast as the subway. Taxis and buses are also available but take a little longer.

NCE serves as a hub for a number of airlines, including easyJet, easyJet Europe, Air France, Monacair, Blink, and Fairlines. Madrid-Barajas International Airport serves as a hub for Iberia, Vueling, easyJet, Ryanair, and others.