No, I’ve never had to sleep in Nice airport. But if you’ve got a very early flight, it’s something that people occasionally consider, figuring that it could be more convenient than paying for half a night’s sleep in a hotel and trying to pack suitcases in the morning on time for that 40 minute drive from Cannes.
Well, if you go by the comments on this site, Nice airport is far from being the worst option if you have no other choice. I quote: “I’d say Nice is a perfectly okay airport for sleeping in. The toilets were clean and had plug sockets so I could recharge my phone which was really helpful.” Nice to see the girl has her priorities. The hardness of the seating seems to be the major drawback. However, for some horror stories, check the comments of people that slept at Nice railway station.
And if you think that sleeping in Nice airport might be a possibility, whether by choice or not, check out the site’s Tips for Sleeping in Airports.
UPDATE 2026: Years have gone since this was written, so I checked the site again. It’s still pretty comprehensive. Remember, Nice is one of France’s foremost airports. So you will be noticed if you sleep there. Depending on the security priorities of the time, it’s possible that you might not be allowed to stay at all. So think of a Plan B!
3 tips for sleeping at airports
From reading the reviews, three basic tips really stand out if you’re going to sleep in an airport (and I suppose the same is true of a bus station or port):
- Bring something to cover your eyes. Some places dim the lights at night, many don’t. Even cheap eye masks make it easier to get some rest, and hopefully some sleep.
- Bring earplugs. Noise at airports and bus statsions comes not only from late-night cleaning crews, other passengers can keep you awake too.
- Bring some sort of mattress, as there is a fair chance you will be sleeping on the ground or on hard seats.
Good luck!
