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Best Airlines for UK–France Flights (2026): Nice, Paris & Regional Routes

By Marco Bellini 8 min read
Quick Answer

Cheapest UK to Nice?

UK–France leisure: Nice (/airports/nice) for Riviera via easyJet LGW/STN; CDG (/airports/cdg) for Paris and SkyTeam connections via Air France. easyJet wins on lowest fares; BA for Avios; Air France for Flying Blue. EU261 applies. The full guide below covers terminals, access rules, opening hours, worked examples and FAQs.

UK–France flight routes.
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Nice vs Paris

Nice NCE for Monaco, Cannes, and Provence — dense easyJet summer schedule. CDG for Paris city and Air France long-haul connections.

Orly (ORY) serves some UK low-cost — not yet profiled on FlightLogic.

Airlines

easyJet: largest UK–France network from Gatwick and regional bases. Air France: SkyTeam, Flying Blue, CDG hub. BA: Avios from Heathrow to CDG and Nice.

Before you pack — pre-trip essentials

Check cover, card costs, points value and foreign exchange before you book. These guides explain the trade-offs and where to confirm current terms for your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest UK to Nice?

easyJet from Gatwick or Stansted on sale fares — often under £50 one-way off-peak.

Nice or Barcelona for Mediterranean?

Nice for French Riviera and Monaco. Barcelona for Catalonia and Costa Brava. Both have dense UK schedules.

Written by Marco Bellini

Editor, Europe & Lounges

Marco is FlightLogic's lounge specialist, having reviewed first class terminals and independent Priority Pass lounges across four continents. He previously worked ground operations at Malpensa Airport.

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