With barely 55.89% of its flights departing on time, the Nice airport is ranked among the top 10 least punctual in Europe. Just a reminder, a flight is considered "on time" if it leaves within 15 minutes of the scheduled departure. That doesn’t leave much room when you think about the dance of security checks, traffic on the tarmac, or passengers sprinting to their boarding gates.
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While some European airports like Bilbao and Bucharest boast punctuality rates close to 80%, Nice lags far behind. What’s the reason? It’s a mix of recurring delays caused by various factors: high traffic congestion, unpredictable weather, labor disputes, and cascading delays caused by other major hubs like Paris or Frankfurt.
The study highlights several struggling European airports, but Nice's surprisingly low ranking is baffling for such an important airport. Although it experiences a steady flow of traffic, its size cannot compete with the major airports in London or Germany, which are expected to be much more prone to air chaos.
So if you're planning to take off from Nice this summer, it's a good idea to allow some extra time, refresh your playlist, and grab a good book (just in case...).
Source: It's maybe one of the most beautiful airports in Europe with its stunning view of the Mediterranean... but when it comes to punctuality, Nice Côte d'Azur airport clearly has some issues. According to data compiled by BestBrokers based on statistics...0de l’OAG (a British flight data provider), unfortunately ranks sadly among the continent's underperformers." rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BestBrokers
