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Nice Airport opens expanded Terminal 2 to boost capacity and experience

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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has officially inaugurated the extension of Terminal 2, marking a major step in its long-term development strategy.

The project aims to enhance passenger flow, improve overall service quality, and support future traffic growth at one of France’s key international gateways. Leaders at the inauguration highlighted its importance for regional connectivity, tourism, and economic activity along the French Riviera.

The inauguration took place in the presence of Philippe Tabarot, Minister of Transport; H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco; Laurent Hottiaux, Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes; Eric Ciotti, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Nice, President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area; Charles Ange Ginésy, President of the Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Council; Alessandro Benetton, President of Edizione and Mundys, the main shareholder of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur; Franck Goldnadel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur; and numerous other dignitaries.

The expansion reflects the airport’s ambition to deliver a more efficient and modern travel experience while strengthening its role as a premium European destination hub.

This post was published on 14 April 2026 16:22

André Orban

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