In Sophia Antipolis (06560), one number to book your taxi 24/7: 09 80 80 04 62. SMS confirmation in 30 min, card and Apple Pay accepted, 7-seat vans available. 38 000 residents already served.
Sophia Antipolis is not a town but the first technopole in Europe (1969), extending over 2,400 hectares straddling 5 municipalities (Valbonne for 60%, Antibes, Biot, Vallauris, Mougins). It concentrates 2,500 companies and 38,000 daily jobs in digital, biotech and research (IBM, Amadeus, SAP, Toyota Europe, INRIA). Taxis are the professional mobility tool par excellence for NCE airport transfers in 25 minutes, inter-site business meetings and travel to business hotels in Mougins, Antibes or Cannes.
Sophia Antipolis is the first technopole in Europe, designed in 1969 by Senator Pierre Laffitte on the Silicon Valley model. The site hosts the Université Côte d'Azur (50,000 students), INRIA, the European headquarters of Amadeus (airline reservations), Toyota Motor Europe, IBM France and more than 2,500 companies. France's first deeptech incubator was created there.
The most common questions from travellers and residents of Sophia Antipolis, with a direct one-sentence answer.
To book a taxi in Sophia Antipolis 24/7, dial 09 80 80 04 62 or message WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. SMS confirmation within 30 minutes.
The Sophia Antipolis → Nice airport ride (22 km via l'A8) costs 62-78 € by day and 82-100 € at night. Official prefectoral meter.
The ride takes 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, via l'A8. At peak hours (8-9 AM, 5-7 PM), allow up to 1h.
Yes, service guaranteed 24/7, Sundays and public holidays included. Night surcharge (B or D rate) applies between 7 PM and 7 AM. Night wait: 15-25 min, booking recommended.
Book the day before at 09 80 80 04 62 with your flight number and terminal (T1/T2). SMS confirmation that evening, driver arrives 5 min early. Free flight tracking for arrivals.
Yes, all taxis accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay with no surcharge. VAT invoice provided on request (business clients).
Beyond buses and shuttles, taxis remain irreplaceable for 4 concrete reasons.
One number 24/7: 09 80 80 04 62. Human dispatch, no voicemail menu.
SMS confirmation in 30 min. Precise driver ETA provided.
Message + address = ride confirmed. Ideal for international visitors.
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, cash. No surcharge.
Pickup guaranteed throughout the municipal territory, from centre to outskirts.
Indicative daytime fares, official prefectoral meter 2025. Fixed quote available on advance booking.
22 km via l'A8, free flight tracking for NCE arrivals.
50 km via A8 or Lower Corniche.
12 km via la D3 puis l'A8.
Metered fares (prefectoral order 06). The meter remains the legal reference. Night/Sunday surcharge in addition.
Detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Yes: WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. Provide your pickup address, destination, time and number of passengers. Confirmation returned with driver's licence plate and ETA.
Yes, up to 6 months in advance via the online form or by phone. Immediate SMS confirmation, reminder the day before the ride. Ideal for early flights, business events or group transfers.
Yes, several official stands operate in Sophia Antipolis and surroundings. The fastest stand based on your address will be indicated by our dispatch at 09 80 80 04 62. Booking recommended outside peak hours.
The Alpes-Maritimes apply 4 official rates: A (urban day), B (urban night/Sun), C (non-urban day), D (non-urban night). The night/Sunday surcharge is approximately +35% per kilometre.
The booking number is 09 80 80 04 62 (24/7) or WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. SMS confirmation within 30 minutes. For scheduled rides, online form available.
No, the fare is set by prefectoral order and mandatorily displayed inside the vehicle. Meter sealed by the prefecture. For long-distance rides (over 50 km), a fixed price can be agreed in advance.
By day: 10 to 18 minutes depending on your exact address. At night or during peaks (Friday/Saturday evening): 15-25 minutes. To guarantee a precise time, prefer advance booking.
Estimates based on the 2025 prefectoral order for the 06 department. The meter remains the legal reference.
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Day rate | Night/Sun rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice airport (NCE) T1/T2 | 22 km | 25-40 min | 62-78 € | 82-100 € |
| Monaco Casino / Monte-Carlo | 50 km | 60-80 min | 145-175 € | 190-230 € |
| Cannes Croisette / Palais Festivals | 12 km | 18-28 min | 32-42 € | 44-58 € |
| Valbonne (commune principale) | ~3 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Antibes | ~3 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Biot | ~4 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
Rate A (day, urban): €1.06/km + €4.38 pickup. Rate B (night/Sun): ~€1.45/km. Meter sealed by the prefecture.
Immediate or scheduled ride. SMS confirmation in 30 min, card and Apple Pay accepted.
