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Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Airport Information
(Nice, France)
Located on the Mediterranean coastline and close to the famous Promenade des Anglais boardwalk (La Prom), the Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) is a modern, two-terminal facility providing air travel into and out of the Provence region of France, otherwise known as the French Riviera. Holidaymakers flock to the Nice area throughout the summer months and consequently the Cote d'Azur Airport sees its highest concentration of passengers between April and October.
With in excess of 10 million passengers per year, Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is a busy facility and can be found around 7 km / 4 miles to the south-west of the city centre. The facility currently services almost 100 international destinations, with both Air France and easyJet being amongst the most noteworthy airlines currently in operation here.
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Next to the A8 motorway, buses cover a large number of stops in the region, including both Genoa and Marseille, while trains provide speedy connections between Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, the city and regional destinations. Taxis provide comfortable and convenient door-to-door services, along with some hotel shuttles available for passengers who are booked into reputable hotels in the Nice area.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) Information: History and Facilities
Nice has a history of aviation dating back to the very early 1900s, when its air show in 1910 took place at the Nice hippodrome and drew large crowds. Postal flights between Nice and nearby Corsica began in 1918 and following a series of further air shows, Nice's Cote d'Azur Airport came into being in the late 1920s, commissioned by the Air Ministry and used by the Nice Flying Club.
During WWII, the Nice Cote d'Azur Airport was used by the military and Air Force, and it was not until 1944 that any major improvements were made, including the arrival of a hard-surface runway. Shortly afterwards, Air France began flying between Nice and Paris, which quickly became a popular service.
By 1950, passenger numbers had shot up to around 200,000 each year, soon to reach one million in 1964, and then two million in 1972, following several terminal extensions and the lengthening of the runway to around 2,700 metres / 8,860 feet. Jumbo jets and the package holiday boom brought further prosperity to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and in 1978, a second runway opened using land reclaimed by back-filling the sea.
In 1987, a new terminal was built, which at that time cost more than FRF300 million. Today, after winning many awards for excellence, expansion of Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) has slowed down somewhat, although passenger levels do continue to increase, year after year.
There are banks plus cash withdrawal facilities in both terminals at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, while Terminal 1 offers a bureau de change and a post office. Internet kiosks are on hand in Terminal 2 and Wi-Fi access is available throughout the airport. Ample shopping and dining facilities can be found in both terminals, while duty-free outlets cluster around the Schengen Lounge and International Lounge, including Aerlia and Dufry.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) Information: About Nice Tourism
Located in the scenic Baie des Anges and capital of the famous French Riviera, Nice is a popular visitor destination, offering a wealth of history and natural beauty. Must-sees include the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Sainte Reparate Cathedral, Museum of Fine Arts and the Saint-Paul-de-Vence Museum of International Art.
The Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) offers easy access to Monaco, St. Tropez, Antibes and the attractions of the Provence region, as well Nice's very own traditional French charm. Cultural delights and historic architecture in Nice are particularly plentiful along the Promenade des Anglais and around the Old Port, such as the Notre Dame du Port church. However, the family friendly sands, sun loungers and pedalos at Neptune Beach are also not to be missed.
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