London Heathrow To Nice Flights
With over 90 airlines flying to over 200 destinations worldwide, Heathrow Airport certainly earns its place as the world’s busiest airport for passenger traffic. Owned and operated by BAA (British Airports Authority), Heathrow is the core base for three of the largest British airlines, British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic.
With five flights a day, seven days a week, British Airways is the leading airline for passengers travelling from Heathrow Airport to Nice and is the only carrier that offers a direct route. Air France, KLM and Lufthansa also carry to Nice but passengers should be prepared to make a stop in Amsterdam, Zurich or Munich first and are only guaranteed a choice of two flights a day.
Nice C?te d’Azur Airport
The Nice C?te d’Azur Airport remains the most significant French airport outside of Paris. It’s history dates back to 1901 and it has grown significantly since building began back in 1975. To date, the airport is served by approximately 50 airlines and 2007 saw over 10 million travellers pass through.
Parking Facilities In and Around Nice Airport
The two terminals at Nice Airport are linked by courtesy shuttle buses which also connect to the car parks. There are nine main car parks surrounding the airport, with ‘P1′ being a ‘drop off’ and has a maximum 2 hours’ parking, to the longer stay car parks (P4 and P7) which have a minimum stay of 4 days. Secure parking is available and car park coupons are available from most travel agencies offering a package holiday.
Airport Distance From Nice and Other Notable Surrounding Locations
Nice C?te d’Azur Airport is just 4 miles (7km) west of Nice and also serves as the city state’s airport for the Principality of Monaco due to its close proximity. Nice stretches over a coastal plain on the Mediterranean and as the capital of the French Riviera is noted for its spectacular coastline and warm weather.
Transport Links to Nice
Buses and Taxis provide transport from the airport to Nice and other destinations. Taxis are available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week with taxi ranks located outside the arrivals of both terminals. A city bus (No 23 St Maurice) departs terminal 1 stand 6 every 12 minutes and travels to the centre of Nice for ?1.30. A regional train service operates from Gare Nice St Augustin and is just 500 metres from Terminal 1. For the more extravagant traveller, helicopter transfers from Nice Airport are also available.
Conference and Other Business Facilities at Nice Airport
For the professional traveller, Nice Airport has its own Business Centre on the second floor of Terminal 1. Meeting rooms and conference suites can accommodate up to 250 people and private rooms for business use, in addition to the lounge, are available in Terminal 2. Internet access via Wi-Fi, Minitel, Fax, computers, printers and video-conferencing are available on request.