Antibes is located in southeastern France on the Côte d'Azur between Cannes and Nice.
Situated on the east coast of Cap d’Antibes, Antibes is around 2.5km (1.5mi) from Juan-les-Pins, 16km (10mi) to the east of Cannes and 20km (12mi) to the southwest of Nice.
The most convenient route to Antibes is by air to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), located 7km (4mi) southwest of Nice city centre, and about 20km (12mi) northeast of Antibes – 20 minutes by car or taxi.
Alternatively, high-speed TGV rail services to and from Gare d'Antibes, the town's main railway station: offers connections to Nice, Cannes, Marseille, Paris and several other destinations. Paris to Antibes is about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Known as the Côte d’Azur in France, the French Riviera stretches for around 160km (99mi) along the southern Mediterranean coast of France, from St Tropez’s clothing-optional beach of Plage de Tahiti to the exclusive enclave of St Jean-Cap Ferrat, along the way encompassing the elegant resorts of Cannes, Cap d'Antibes, Juan les Pins and Nice.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Within France: Air France offers the most convenient daily flights to Nice.
Paris to Nice is 1 hr 25 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways and easyJet offer the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
London to Nice is 2 hrs, direct flight
Manchester to Nice is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight
From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Dublin to Nice is 2 hrs 35 min, direct flight
From Germany: EasyJet, Lufthansa, and Eurowings offer the most convenient flights to Nice.
Berlin to Nice is 2 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Nice is 1 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Nice is 1 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Nice is 2 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Munich to Nice is 1 hrs 25 min, direct flight
From United Arab Emirates: Emirates offers the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Dubai to Nice is 6 hrs 55 min, direct flight
From United States: Air France, Lufthansa, American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines offer the most convenient daily flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
New York to Nice is 8 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Atlanta to Nice is 11 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Nice is 9 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Nice is 10 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Nice is 12 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Miami to Nice is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Nice is 13 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Nice is 13 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Air France and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Montreal to Nice is 7 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Toronto to Nice is 9 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Nice is 12 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Adelaide to Nice is 22 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Nice is 22 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Nice is 24 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Nice is 23 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Emirates offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Auckland to Nice is 27 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Singapore to Nice is 15 hrs, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is located 7km (4mi) southwest of Nice city centre. The airport is located on the western end of the Promenade des Anglais, and is the principal port of arrival for visitors to the Côte d'Azur.
Bus and train services are frequent between the airport and the Gare de Nice-Ville railway station (route 99) and Nice-Riquier railway station (route 98). The train station Nice-Saint-Augustin is near the airport (15 minutes by foot). Taxis are also available.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Walking or you could rent a bike to explore the town.
To travel further afield along the French Riviera, hiring a car is usually the best option. Alternatively, local buses and trains connect all the major cities and towns along the French Riviera.
Latest update: How to get to Antibes: 17 January, 2023
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