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Fly from Nice to Ajaccio

direction Southern Corsica!

En route to Ajaccio and the Sanguinaires

With your Nice Ajaccio flight you’ll be taking a plane to meet an eagle! As the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Island of Beauty's largest city still basks in the glory of its child prodigy. But the Southern Corsica prefecture doesn’t put all its eggs in the Emperor's basket! It reigns over many other incredible features. When your Nice Ajaccio flight lands, you’ll discover a culture, a tradition, and an island like nothing you’ve seen before. The Greeks called it Kalliste, “the most beautiful”.

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  • Beaches
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Ajaccio les iles Sanguinaires
  • Useful information for your trip to Ajaccio

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    Your Nice-Ajaccio direct flight

    Air Corsica will operate your flight from Nice to Ajaccio. As with all other flights to island destinations, it takes off from Terminal 2.

    Before flying over the Mediterranean, fly through security screenings! Arrive at your gate stress-free by arriving at the airport one hour before departure. Add another 15 minutes to that should you need to go to the airline counter to check your bags or collect your ticke

    Departure airportNice Côte d’Azur Airport
    Departure terminal Terminal 2
    Arrival airportAjaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport

    Arriving in Ajaccio, Corsica

    Upon arrival of your Nice-Ajaccio flight, you can easily get to Ajaccio city centre, located just five kilometres from the runways. You can choose between the following options:

    • a shuttle bus. They run from 5:20 am to 11:20 pm daily, including bank holidays. A 30 minute trip takes you right to the station in the city centre. There are one to two shuttles per hour.
    • a taxi. Taxis wait just outside of the Arrivals Hall until the arrival of the last flight of the day.
    • a hire car. You are spoilt for choice with no fewer than 10 agencies in the Arrivals Hall of the Ajaccio airport.

What to do in
Ajaccio ?

15 August 1769: The Bonaparte family welcomes their new child, and christens him Napoleon. For France, this marks the beginning of an unforgettable era. For Ajaccio, it’s a first step towards glory and a reputation that attracts thousands of visitors still today. But while the birthplace of the Emperor may be what brings them, they always leave with a head full of other memories found in the alleyways of Ajaccio, Cargèse la Greek or Sartène, or on the trails of the Sanguinaires, in the rocky coves of Piana or on the sands of Capo di Feno.

Maison Corse
Ajaccio
  • Ajaccio, between nature and history

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    Whether you give it a short weekend or a long summer holiday, with friends, family, or a significant other, Ajaccio and its surrounding region will lay the magic of Corsica at your feet: from charming villages, fascinating landscapes, and welcoming coastlines, to its unique culture and incredible cuisine.
    Ajaccio is the largest city on the island, and has enough on offer that you’ll never be bored: stroll around the citadel, shop on la rue Fesch, visit the Ajaccio museum, head to the Grand Marché near the old port for gourmet delights, or sit back and enjoy an aperitif or dinner under the stars...the possibilities are endless!
    But despite all its pleasures, Aiacciu as the locals call it, won’t be able to hold you for long. It has a serious rival: Mother Nature. With her tucked-away beaches, hidden coves, natural pools surrounded by forest and trails weaving through the maquis, she’ll quickly tempt you away from city life with her breath-taking beauty

  • The top 10 things to do in and around Ajaccio

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    • Abandon yourself to Napoleon-mania. Visit his birthplace (now a museum), tour the Casone cave where he liked to go exploring as a child and, just nearby, climb up to the top of the pyramid to get up close to his statue.
    • Visit Palais Fesch. It's Ajaccio’s art museum. It’s named after Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon’s uncle. With works by Botticelli, Le Perugin and Michelangelo, it holds France’s largest collection of Italian masters outside of the Louvre.
    • Stroll down Avenue Fesch, the largest of Ajaccio’s pedestrian-only streets. It will take you through the borgo - the old city - to the beautiful Place Foch, which with its palm trees, its statue of Napoleon as First Consul and its “four lions” fountain, is hard to forget.
    • Fill your basket with delicacies at the Grand Marché just near Vieux Port. Here each morning you’ll find the island’s famous charcuterie, a wide variety of cheeses, anciugliate (onion pasties) and “frappes”, the Corsican doughnut.
    • Sip - responsibly - a chestnut beer or a glass of Ajaccio or Sartène rosé - with your feet in the sand and an umbrella providing shade in one of the beach bars and restaurants so popular with local Ajaccians.
    • Sunbathe on one of the city's numerous beaches: the Ricanto (Tahiti Beach, to the south), Saint-François (under the ramparts), the Scudo, the former fief of Tino Rossi, or Capo di Feno, the sprawling natural beach that’s a favourite of surfers and naturists alike.
    • Follow the road towards the Sanguinaires, past the Greek Chapel. Notice the spectacular vaults nestled in with hotels, villas and homes, before finally arriving at the Sanguinaires, a four island archipelago that lights up as the sun goes down.
    • Head up the RN20 highway to the Col de Vizzavone for some fresh air. Leave your car parked and head into the forest, hiking to the natural pools of the Cascade des Anglais.
    • Visit the cities that neighbour Ajaccio. Sartène to the south, which French writer Prosper Mérimée called “the most Corsican of Corsican villages”. Cargèse to the north, the most Greek of Corsican villages with its orthodox church facing its Catholic cousin
    • Take a boat and sail along the coastline to the Piana calanques, or steep rocky coves, where the mountains meet the sea and meld into each other creating truly jaw-dropping scenery. These can also be accessed over land by experienced hikers.

Regular flights Nice - Ajaccio AJA

Nice → Ajaccio AJA

from 148

FLIGHTS AIR CORSICA
18
Flights per week, From November to March

Flights per day :

  • Mon 3
  • Tue 2
  • Wed 2
  • Thu 2
  • Fri 3
  • Sat 3
  • Sun 3

Frequently asked questions

  • How long is a flight from Nice to Ajaccio?

    The average flight time between Nice and Ajaccio is 45 minutes.

  • Which airlines provide Nice Ajaccio direct flights?

    Air Corsica operates direct flights between the French Riviera and Southern Corsica.

  • How much does a Nice Ajaccio flight cost?

    The lowest price for a NicAjaccio return ticket based on prices from the last 90 days is 148 .

  • What is the best time of year to visit Ajaccio?

    The second half of spring and the summer are best for those looking to relax and recharge their batteries. With large beaches and gorgeous coves on the shores of a warm Mediterranean, Ajaccio is a first-rate seaside destination. Perfect for dining at the water’s edge as you watch the sun set. Are you a fervent admirer of Napoleon? Visit his native city in mid-August to take part in the Napoleon Day celebrations. You’ll find Grognards by the dozens! Experienced hikers may prefer the milder temperatures that autumn and the beginning of spring offer for working their way over the trails of Corsica. If you’re looking for a romantic gourmet getaway, head for the imperial city during the off-season. Winter is as mild as it is sunny and it’s the season when Corsican charcuterie is at its peak! A chimney-baked figatellu accompanied by polenta and a glass of Clos Capitoro red wine is a rare treat for the discriminating palate.

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