Settle in · Guillaume Spinella — Spinella Consulting Real Estate ·
Nice Côte d’Azur: a Riviera open to the world
Direct flights, long-haul connections and business aviation make Nice Airport one of the French Riviera’s defining advantages.
On the French Riviera, accessibility is part of the quality of life. Direct connections to Europe’s major capitals, North America and the Middle East shape the way people live, work and spend time in the region.
An international network at the heart of the Riviera
During summer 2026, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport’s updated programme included 132 destinations across 47 countries, operated by 62 scheduled airlines. London, Geneva, Dubai, Doha, Montreal and New York are part of a network with a distinctly international outlook.
Connections with the United States continue to grow. From 6 May 2027, American Airlines will operate a daily nonstop flight between Nice and New York JFK. The new service will complement an already extensive transatlantic network and give travellers another option when dividing their time between the Riviera and North America.
For a family relocating, an executive who travels regularly or an owner returning several times a year, that connectivity becomes a meaningful part of the decision.
A European reference for business aviation
Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, which operates Nice, Cannes Mandelieu and Golfe de Saint-Tropez, ranks second in Europe for business aviation traffic.
In Nice, a dedicated 1,510 sq m terminal provides a discreet, efficient journey with its own customs checkpoint, security facilities, VIP lounges and three specialist operators. Depending on the aircraft present, the platform can accommodate around 120 business aircraft.
Helicopter connections extend this organisation towards Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. The continuity between scheduled flights, private aviation, helicopters and ground transport is one of the Riviera’s distinctive advantages.
An address connected to the wider world
The airport is more than a point of arrival. It influences everyday life on the French Riviera. Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cannes, Monaco and the hills inland offer different balances of sea, city, privacy and ease of travel.
Spinella Consulting helps clients connect these practical considerations with their property plans: understanding each area, preparing a search from abroad and organising focused viewings. On the Riviera, the right property is also the one that fits naturally with the way you live and travel.
