In 2025, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport handled 15.23 million commercial passengers, an increase of 3.2% compared to 2024. This growth was thanks to a small increase (1.9%) in the number of commercial aircraft movements, which totalled 163,052. These figures confirm the impact of filling higher-capacity aircrafts with more passengers.
“With record traffic, the Group ended 2025 by successfully balancing its objectives in terms of operational performance, developing the region’s appeal, and protecting the environment,” said the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in a recent press release.
Increase in International Traffic
International traffic increased by 4.7% in one year, while domestic traffic declined slightly (-0.3%). These numbers reflect the attractiveness of the region to international travellers. Regular long-haul passenger traffic grew by 5.8% in 2025, thanks in particular to the opening of a new route to Washington in the summer and another to Dakar in the winter of 2024/2025.
In terms of business aviation, Nice Côte d’Azur, Cannes Mandelieu, and Golfe de Saint-Tropez airports saw a 4% increase in aircraft movements.
Extension Project is close to Completion
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport managed to handle record passenger traffic while completing a major project: the extension of Terminal 2. In spring 2025, the first phase was delivered, with a larger passport control area for departures, a larger and refurbished non-Schengen departure lounge, a new shop, two new restaurants, and a renovated VIP lounge. By the 2026 peak season, the pier and its six new departure/arrival lounges, as well as the new check-in hall and baggage handling system for both arrivals and departures, will also be operational.
A new, monumental artwork by Nice artist César Malfi has been created on the hangar adjacent to the extension. Depicting Psyche flying away in the arms of Love, the piece “welcomes travellers and invites them to enjoy a moment of serenity,” says the airport.
Environmental Improvements
As part of its environmental policy, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur has continued its decarbonization efforts in line with commitments made in 2020. As a result, Nice Airport has become the first French airport in its category to obtain Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation, the highest and most demanding level. Five years ahead of its commitment to achieve net zero emissions, the airport has joined the exclusive club of 4% of airports worldwide that are committed to this program and have achieved its highest level of requirements.
“This accreditation confirms that the airport has not only reduced emissions under its control by at least 90% but has also drawn up and implemented a roadmap for decarbonizing its entire value chain, including emissions from aircraft in half-cruise,” states the Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in a recent press release.
Airport awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal
In 2025, the group was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, which was only given to two airports worldwide last year. Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur is thus ranked in the top 5% of the 150,000 companies audited worldwide by EcoVadis and in the top 1% of companies in the same sector. The detailed assessment covers non-financial performance in four areas: the environment (+8 points compared to 2024), social issues (+10 points), ethics (+12 points), and responsible purchasing (+17 points).
