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the cheapest flights to Paris' Orly airport). The two terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)
are connected by frequent shuttle buses (navettes) . Both terminals have TIs (and Terminal
1 has an info desk just for Monaco), banks, ATMs, taxis, baggage storage (€6.50/day per
piece,opendaily5:45-23:00),andbusestoNice(tel.0489889828, www.nice.aeroport.fr ).
Getting from the Airport to the City Center
Taxis into the center are expensive considering the short distance (figure €35 to recommen-
dedhotels,10percentmore19:00-7:00andalldaySun).Taxisstopoutsidedoor (Porte) A-1
at Terminal 1 and outside Porte A-3 at Terminal 2. Notorious for overcharging, Nice taxis
are not always so nice. If your fare for a ride into town is much higher than €35 (or €40 at
night or on Sun), refuse to pay the overage. If this doesn't work, tell the cabbie to call a gen-
darme (police officer). It's always a good idea to ask for a receipt (reçu) .
Airport shuttle vans work with some of my recommended hotels, but they only make
sense when going to the airport, not when arriving on an international flight. Unlike taxis,
shuttle vans offer a fixed price that doesn't rise on Sundays, early mornings, or evenings.
Prices are best for groups (figure €30 for one person, and only a little more for additional
people). Nice Airport Shuttle is one option (1-2 people-€32, additional person-€14, mobile
06 60 33 20 54, www.nice-airport-shuttle.com ), or ask your hotelier for recommendations.
Three bus lines connect the airport with the city center, offering good alternatives to
high-priced taxis. Bus #99 (airport express) runs from both terminals to Nice's main train
station (€4, 2/hour, 8:00-21:00, 30 minutes, drops you within a 10-minute walk of many re-
commended hotels). To take this bus to the airport, catch it right in front of the train station
(departs on the half-hour). If your hotel is within walking distance of the station, #99 is a
breeze.
Bus #98 serves both terminals, and runs along Promenade des Anglais to the edge of
Vieux Nice (€4, 3/hour, from the airport 6:00-23:00, to the airport until 21:00, 30 minutes,
see map on here for stops). The slower, cheaper local bus #23 serves only Terminal 1,
and makes every stop between the airport and train station (€1, 5/hour, runs 6:00-20:00, 40
minutes, direction: St-Maurice).
For all buses, buy tickets in the information office just outside either terminal, or from
the driver.Toreach the businformation office andstops at Terminal 1,turnleft after passing
customs and exit the doors at the far end. Buses serving Terminal 2 stop across the street
from the airport exit (information kiosk and ticket sales to the right as you exit).
If you take bus #98 or #99, hang on to your €4 ticket—it's good all day on any public
bus and the tramway in Nice, and for buses between Nice and some nearby towns.
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