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+2°C
Dublin 17° CloudNice and the Riviera 19° Cloud
A bit milder. Not worth a flight on its own.
Worth the bother?
5/10 Ah… maybe.
“7°C better is a decent bump, not a life-changer. Fine if the fare is right.”
- 7°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 6 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 6 hours of sun a day, against 3
- Short hop: 2h 20m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Mondays and Sundays only. Miss that and you're waiting for the next one. About 2h 20m, so it's over before the film gets going.”
Dublin to Nice and the Riviera, in short
Ryanair flies twice a week, on Mondays and Sundays, leaving around 17:10. The flight takes about 2h 20m.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair, flying on Mondays and Sundays. Fares found for October and January.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 20:45.
Your options
Dublin or another airport?
Only Dublin flies direct to Nice and the Riviera from Ireland. Cork is about a 2h 45m drive away.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Nice and the Riviera, the honest verdict“Pebbles instead of sand, rosé instead of water and Monaco a bus ride away. Very civilised.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about Nice and the RivieraWhere to stay in Nice
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The trip
Dublin to Nice and the Riviera in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offSeven ideasDublin to Nice and the Riviera
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Nice and the Riviera?
About 2h 20m direct, with Ryanair.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Nice and the Riviera?
Recently, flights have gone on Mondays and Sundays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Nice and the Riviera?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.