Cannes Transfer
Cannes Transfer
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is the third-busiest airport in France and the main gateway to the French Riviera. Unlike a single-building airport, it has two separate terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 — located about 2 km apart. Landing at the wrong one, or not knowing where your driver waits, is the single most common cause of stress on arrival. This guide explains the difference, how to move between the terminals, and exactly where your private transfer meets you.
Both terminals are fully equipped with car rental, taxis, shops, and transfer pick-up zones — you can be collected from either one. The key is simply knowing which terminal your flight uses, because they are not within walking distance of each other.
| Terminal 1 (T1) | Terminal 2 (T2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Airlines | Many low-cost & regional (easyJet selected routes, British Airways, some international) | Most full-service & long-haul (Air France, Emirates, Delta, Lufthansa, most easyJet) |
| Size | Smaller, older | Larger, modern |
| Tram line 2 | Yes (stop “Terminal 1”) | Yes (stop “Terminal 2”) |
| Transfer pick-up | Arrivals hall | Arrivals hall |
If you arrive at one terminal but need the other — for a connecting flight, or because you booked a meeting point at the other terminal — there are two easy, free options:
Walking between the terminals is not recommended — there is no direct pedestrian path and it follows the airport road.
This is the part travellers worry about most. With a professional private transfer, the process is simple and the same at both terminals:
Because we track your flight in real time, a delayed or early landing is not a problem — the driver adjusts and is there when you walk out. There is no need to search a taxi queue or wait under the sun.
Driving distance from both terminals is almost identical, since they sit side by side on the airport road. Typical fixed prices for a private car:
| Destination | Approx. time | From |
|---|---|---|
| Cannes | ~30 min | €75 |
| Monaco | ~30 min | €75 |
| Antibes | ~25 min | €60 |
| Saint-Tropez | ~75 min | €165 |
| Menton | ~50 min | €85 |
The most popular route is the Nice Airport to Cannes transfer — see our full guide with taxi, bus and train price comparison, night-transfer options and how to get there from €75.
What is the difference between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Nice Airport?
Terminal 1 mainly handles low-cost and some international flights, while Terminal 2 handles most major airlines and domestic routes. They are about 2 km apart and connected by a free shuttle bus.
How do I get between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?
A free shuttle bus runs every few minutes and takes about 5–8 minutes. There is also the tram line 2, which is free between the two terminals.
Where does my transfer driver meet me at Nice Airport?
Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name sign. With a private transfer there is no need to change terminals — the driver comes to you.
Which terminal do I need for my transfer to Cannes or Monaco?
It does not matter — transfer time and fixed price are the same from both terminals. Just share your flight number and the driver meets you at the correct terminal.
Meet & greet at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, flight tracking, fixed price, no prepayment. Travel from the plane to your hotel in comfort.
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