- United Airlines has recently launched a new direct service between Washington, D.C. and Nice, France.
- The seasonal service is available until September.
- This new route lets travelers explore Nice, Côte d’Azur, and Monaco.
It’s now easier to say “bonjour” on the French Riviera.
United Airlines recently launched new service to France’s Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) from Washington, D.C. (IAD). Best of all, the service operates four times a week and adds 30 percent more seats to the region compared to previous years, according to the airline.
The new flight will operate from Washington, D.C. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The airline has assigned a Boeing 767-300 for the service, which runs seasonally now through Sept. 24. Travel + Leisure spotted flight availability throughout the summer season, with one-way fares starting at $439.
“We are excited to launch this further expansion of our route network from France to the U.S. and United’s first-ever service from Nice to Washington D.C.,” Grégoire Dutoit, a sales manager at United, said in a statement to T+L.
Nice has previously been described as “must-visit” and the “coolest place to be” in the French Riviera region by T+L. The region is home to famed lavender fields The Cannes Film Festival is another event that brings celebrities from around the world to the region. The French Riviera’s quaint corner recently hosted Anantara Plaza Nice HotelThere’s also the Hotel du Couvent, a 17th-century convent that underwent a $100 million renovation and features medieval-modern accommodations along with a large underground spa. There’s also Hôtel du Couvent, a 17th-century convent that underwent a $100 million renovation and features medieval-modern accommodations, along with a large underground spa.
NCE is also a convenient entry point to Côte d’Azur area, which is roughly 1.5 hours away.
This new route also makes Monaco more accessible for travelers. Nice is only a 29-minute drive away (traffic permitting) from the independent state. Monaco is home to the Formula 1 Grand Prix and other major tourist events.
United Airlines continues to offer the U.S. to Nice route. expand its international route mapThere are also new flights to popular Asian destinations like Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. United has also increased its presence in Europe. The carrier announced a new year-round flight connecting San Francisco (SFO), and Paris (CDG).
