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Flights Barcelona → Nice

BCN → NCE

19.7
Average risk (Medium)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Barcelona and Nice, using Airbus A320 and A319 aircraft. The airport in Barcelona, where the journey originates, has a long history dating back to its opening in 1916, while the destination airport in Nice serves over twelve million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~496 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €250 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Barcelona (BCN) → Nice (NCE) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Nice the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.

Heading to Nice: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Nice (NCE) heads north-east for about 496 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 2m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Nice it is 3.2 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:02
Elevation NCE
12 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~50 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Vueling Airlines (VY) 89% 19 min 0.0%
Iberia Airlines (IB) 86% 17 min 4.8%
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Frequently asked questions about BCN-NCE

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 3 airlines: Iberia Airlines, easyJet, Vueling Airlines.

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The Barcelona-Nice route is about 496 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.