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An Insider Guide to Nice International Airport
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| Friday, April 10, 2009 |
Nice airport is the busiest in France outside Paris. 6 km west of Nice, which is accessed from the A8 motorway, well signposted junction depending on their direction of travel.
There are two terminals, T1 be somewhat larger than T2, and a good selection of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. Nice airport is the destination for travelers to tour the Cote d Azur, Monaco, and some of the most southerly ski resort and Isola 2000.
Rental Cars
Seven major international car rental in Nice and are represented in a specialist vehicles adapted to take wheelchairs. Other details are libertans.com - ADA, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National / Citer and Sixt.
Arrivals
Landing at Nice airport can be very exciting. The tracks are built on reclaimed land and jut out into the Mediterranean Sea. In certain directions, which may seem as if you're about to land in the water when, suddenly, the end of the runway appears just in time. Most of the arrivals from the United Kingdom and Ireland will arrive at Terminal 1. Easyjet use Terminal 2.
Departures
Your flight information that should tell you to use the terminal, but generally, unless you are flying Easyjet using Terminal 2, Terminal 1 will be for flights to the United Kingdom or Ireland. Both terminals are well served with shops, bars and restaurants.
Taxis
If you are staying along the coast of the Côte d'Azur, the area is well served by public transport can be much cheaper but less convenient to rent a car. Taxis are another option and a bus. However, if you want to explore the mountains and villages of the coast then rent a car might be your best bet.
Buses
There is a free airport shuttle that connects the two terminals and all car parks. For a walk in Nice Ligne 23 bus, which connects the airport with the main railway station. Tickets are only 1 euro, buying in the bus. There is also a bus to Cannes every 30 or 40 minutes.
Parking
There is a set-off point in Terminal 1. Security personnel who will move on if you try to park for more than a couple of minutes. It is useful to know which terminal you are using some parking is closer to one than the other. If you are too far from where you want to take the free airport shuttle makes a continuous trip between all terminals and car parks
Bars and Restaurants
Both terminals provide good facilities for eating and drinking. You will find you can get a quick snack, a meal and express two or three courses for lunch and dinner according to your time available. Remember, if you buy bottled water or other beverages in public areas, is not allowed to take over security in the departure lounges.
Stores
Shopping at the airport of Nice does not compare with the United Kingdom or, indeed, some of the Spanish airports, but there are shoppertunities and the ability to browse round the shops selling local products, wine, liquor, perfume etc. Again, it depends on which terminal you are using.
Time
The popularity of the Côte d'Azur, is derived from its beautiful weather. Rich foreigners coming here in the 19th and 20th centuries to avoid the northern winter and before summer visitors are also numerous. The narrow strip of land along the coast is protected from the north of the Alps and enjoy hot summers and mild winters.
Simon Kerridge France runs the website of the airport and guide their lives in the south of France in the historic town of Pezenas. France Airport Guide provides detailed information on each of the securities mentioned in this article, as well as all aspects of the airports in France that have direct flights to and from the United Kingdom. There is now information on ten French Airports including the Nice airport with plans to write the pages in each and every French airport serving the United Kingdom. |
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