Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Nice and Ajaccio follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 21 Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, opt for the 08:55 Air Corsica flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:20 with Air Corsica.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to AJA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air Corsica offers direct flights from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ajaccio — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Air Corsica is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 86.14% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Corsica is the most punctual carrier operating NCE to AJA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NCE and AJA include:
Paris Orly Airport
Toulouse Airport
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
$142 is currently the best price for a one-way Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight. Return flights start from $315. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from NCE to AJA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NCE to AJA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Nice Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to NCE? If you're catching an early flight from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
If you have a late Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AJA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ajaccio Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and explore beyond Ajaccio's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ajaccio Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ajaccio Airport (AJA) to central Ajaccio
Ajaccio Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Ajaccio. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ajaccio. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Nice Airport to Ajaccio Airport for August if you want to explore Ajaccio during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to AJA in February. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've visited Ajaccio, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 322 kilometres north-west to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Ajaccio. No trip is complete without visiting Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.