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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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### Budget the trip before you book flights

Educational UK travel credit card comparisons — Avios, Virgin Points, lounge access, and Section 75 protection. FlightLogic does not earn commission on credit cards.

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### Avios & companion vouchers

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## 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](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/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.