Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice, France
Quick Facts
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is a Schengen Area airport in Nice, France. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport NCE
City Nice
Country France
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code NCE
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City Nice
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Country France
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is located in Nice, France. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of France.
Transit FAQs — Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Do I need a visa to transit through Nice Côte d'Azur Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is in France, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Nice during your layover.
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