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Private Jet Charter from Nice

On-demand charter from Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE), Europe's third-busiest business-aviation airport, plus Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) for light jets and turboprops. Instant estimate, hand-picked operator quotes within 15 minutes, and dense empty-leg availability across the Mediterranean.

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Nice Cote d'Azur handles roughly 45,000 business-aviation movements a year, making it the third-busiest private-jet airport in Europe after Le Bourget and Geneva, and by far the busiest during the May-September Riviera season.

Where you can depart

Nice private-jet airports

We charter from every business-aviation airport in the Nice area. Choose the right one for your route, aircraft, and ground plans.

Nice NCE
NCE
Nice Cote d'Azur
LFMN
7 km / 15 min west of central Nice
Terminal 3 general-aviation lounges plus dedicated helicopter transfer counters
Runway
2,960 m
Operating hours
06:00 - 23:00 (curfew 23:00 - 06:00, with limited exemptions)
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy · Ultra-long

The Riviera's principal business-aviation gateway. Dedicated Terminal 3 for private aviation, with three FBOs and Cote d'Azur helicopter shuttles direct from apron to Monaco. Sea-approach runway makes NCE one of the more scenic arrivals in Europe.

FBOs on-field: Signature Flight Support Nice, Swissport Executive Aviation, Aviapartner Executive Nice
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Nice CEQ
CEQ
Cannes-Mandelieu
LFMD
27 km / 30 min west of Cannes
Compact VIP lounge with direct apron access; helicopter transfer available
Runway
1,720 m
Operating hours
07:00 - 22:00
Best for
Turboprop · Light jet · Midsize (short-runway certified)

Preferred alternative to NCE during Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM, and Cannes Lions weeks when NCE slot allocation tightens. Runway length restricts most heavy jets. Full customs on request.

FBOs on-field: Signature Flight Support Cannes, Aeroports Cote d'Azur handling
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Nice MCM
MCM
Monaco Heliport
LNMC
Fontvieille, central Monaco
Heliport lounges on the Fontvieille waterfront
Operating hours
07:00 - 22:00
Best for
Helicopter transfer only

Not a fixed-wing airport - helicopter-only. Standard connection is NCE landing plus 6-minute helicopter shuttle to Monaco (Monacair, Heli Air Monaco). Six shuttles per hour in peak season.

FBOs on-field: Monacair, Heli Air Monaco
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Popular routes

Frequently chartered from Nice

Indicative one-way pricing on the most-flown corridors. Real quotes vary with aircraft availability, empty-legs, and airport fees.

Nice Paris
Light jet 1h 25m
From €11,800 – €15,800

The busiest French business-aviation corridor.
Nice London
Light jet 1h 55m
From €13,500 – €17,800

LTN, FAB or LCY inbound; heavy Thursday-Sunday demand in summer.
Nice Geneva
Light jet 0h 50m
From €8,500 – €11,200

Common Riviera to Alps repositioning.
Nice Milan
Light jet 0h 40m
From €7,800 – €10,500

Fashion-industry and design-week staple.
Nice Ibiza
Light jet 1h 30m
From €12,500 – €16,200

Peak-summer demand; book earlier May-September.
Nice Olbia
Light jet 0h 55m
From €8,800 – €11,500

Sardinia summer classic (Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda).
Nice Rome
Light jet 1h 20m
From €11,500 – €15,200

Ciampino is the Rome business-aviation default.
Nice Mykonos
Midsize 2h 25m
From €21,500 – €27,500

Peak-summer only; short slot windows.
Nice St Moritz
Turboprop 1h 05m
From €9,800 – €12,800

Ski-season staple; PC-12 or King Air only (short strip).
Nice New York
Heavy jet 8h 20m
From €88,000 – €112,000

TEB is the New York default; 30 minutes to Manhattan.
Which aircraft, from where

Aircraft options from Nice

The right jet is the one that fits your route, your passengers, and your ground plans. Here's how the classes stack up for Nice departures.

Pilatus PC-12 turboprop parked on an alpine airstrip Turboprop

Short strips, remote runways

Ideal for regional legs, unpaved strips, and mountain airfields where a jet cannot land.

Rangeup to 2 hr · 1,900 km
Max passengers8
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
from €1,900/hr
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Embraer Phenom 300 light jet on approach Light jet

Short-hop & regional

Ideal for hops across Europe or short domestic US routes. Two-hour range, seven-seat cabin.

Rangeup to 3 hr · 2,700 km
Max passengers7
Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
from €3,800/hr
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Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet in flight Midsize jet

Stand-up cabin, longer legs

Stand-up cabin, real luggage capacity, transcontinental US-capable.

Rangeup to 5 hr · 4,600 km
Max passengers9
Citation Latitude, Praetor 600
from €5,400/hr
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Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Gulfstream G650ER ultra-long-range jet climbing out Ultra-long-range

Global, non-stop

Non-stop New York to Sydney, Dubai to Los Angeles, London to Buenos Aires — real staterooms, standing shower on select tails.

Rangeup to 15 hr · 14,000 km
Max passengers16
Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500
from €14,900/hr
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All-in pricing

What the quote includes, and what it doesn't

Every quote we issue is fully-loaded: block time, crew, fuel, standard catering, and handling. These are the exceptions where extras apply.

Included in every quote

  • Aircraft charter (block time from block-off to block-on)
  • Flight and cabin crew salaries and duty time
  • Fuel, at contracted operator rates
  • Standard catering (cold platter, snacks, drinks)
  • Landing, parking, and handling fees at NCE Terminal 3
  • Standard-route positioning within France
  • Insurance, navigation charges, and standard permits
  • Passenger service at the FBO (apron car access, lounge, priority customs)

Charged separately (when they apply)

  • French VAT on intra-EU passenger transport (10% or 20% depending on leg profile)
  • Solidarity Tax on Airline Tickets (Taxe de Solidarite / Chirac tax)
  • Helicopter transfer to Monaco or Saint-Tropez (billed separately, typically 700-1,600 EUR per leg)
  • Bespoke catering above the standard tier
  • Ground transport, hotels, and crew per-diem beyond the scheduled trip
  • Overtime for extended waiting time at foreign airports
  • Non-standard permits (Central Asia, some African states)
Chartering from Nice

What to know before you book

Empty legs

Repositioning flights from Nice

Nice is one of Europe's densest empty-leg markets because so many aircraft reposition northbound after Riviera drop-offs. Reposition legs on Nice · Paris, Nice · Geneva, and Nice · London appear multiple times per week May through September, and daily during Grand Prix and film-festival weekends. If your dates flex by 24 hours, empty-leg pricing on these corridors typically runs 40 to 70% below on-demand.

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FAQ

Charter from Nice, questions we get

Which airport is best for a private jet to the French Riviera?
Nice Cote d'Azur (NCE) is the default for almost every mission; it is Europe's third-busiest business-aviation airport and has a dedicated business-aviation terminal (Terminal 3). Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) is used for turboprop and light-jet arrivals during Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM, and Cannes Lions weeks when NCE is congested.
How do I get from Nice airport to Monaco?
By helicopter is standard for private-jet arrivals; Monacair and Heli Air Monaco fly NCE to Monaco Heliport in 6 minutes with six shuttles per hour in peak season. Cost is typically 200 to 300 EUR per passenger. By car the same journey takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
How do I get from Nice airport to Saint-Tropez?
Helicopter takes 20 minutes to La Mole airfield or the Saint-Tropez helipad; expect 700 to 1,600 EUR per leg for the aircraft. By car the journey is 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on traffic - which in July and August can be brutal.
How much does Nice to London on a private jet cost?
A light jet from NCE to London-Luton or London-Farnborough runs approximately 13,500 to 17,800 EUR one-way for up to 7 passengers, block time 1 hour 55 minutes. Empty-leg deals on this corridor can drop the price by 40 to 60% Sunday and Monday during the summer season.
Is there a curfew at Nice airport?
Yes; Nice Cote d'Azur observes a 23:00 to 06:00 curfew with only limited exemptions for medical, government, and diplomatic movements. Departures should be scheduled before 22:30 to avoid slot risk. Cannes-Mandelieu closes even earlier at 22:00.
Can I fly a private jet during the Monaco Grand Prix?
Yes, but plan far ahead. Grand Prix weekend is the single busiest weekend of the year at NCE; slot allocation for arrivals is heavily restricted from Thursday through Sunday, aircraft parking is fully allocated, and expect that your aircraft will reposition to Cannes, Toulon-Hyeres, or Marseille after drop-off. Book 6 to 8 weeks ahead where possible.
How much notice do you need to charter a jet from Nice?
For departures from NCE during business hours, wheels-up in 4 to 6 hours from a firm booking is realistic when a suitable aircraft is on the ground. During peak Riviera events (film festival, Grand Prix, Cannes Lions) same-day availability tightens sharply and 24 to 48 hours notice is safer.
Do I pay VAT on a private jet from Nice?
Intra-EU passenger flights departing France attract French VAT on the passenger-transport component (typically 10%, sometimes 20% depending on leg profile). International legs to non-EU countries are generally zero-rated. Every quote we issue itemises VAT.
How do empty-leg flights from Nice work?
Empty legs are one-way repositioning flights that would otherwise operate empty. Nice · Paris, Nice · Geneva, and Nice · London are the highest-density corridors, driven by aircraft returning northbound after Riviera drop-offs. When your dates line up we can typically place you on one at 40 to 70% below on-demand pricing.
Market notes

On chartering from Nice

Nice Cote d'Azur is the airport that made European private aviation what it is. During the May-September Riviera season, Terminal 3 handles more business-jet movements per day than most European capitals see in a week. On a Cannes Film Festival Friday or a Monaco Grand Prix Saturday, upwards of 250 business jets can be on the ground simultaneously across NCE and the surrounding fields (Cannes-Mandelieu, Toulon-Hyeres, Saint-Tropez-La Mole). That density is why quotes out of Nice tend to be sharp on empty-leg pricing and slightly premium on peak-season on-demand.

Airport choice around the Riviera is a slot-management problem more than a distance problem. NCE is 7 km from central Nice, 25 minutes by car to Cannes, and 6 minutes by helicopter to Monaco - it wins on ground time for every passenger going anywhere between Nice and Menton. Cannes-Mandelieu is worth the extra 30 minutes only during the ten days around Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM, and Cannes Lions when NCE slot pricing tightens sharply. For Saint-Tropez we typically recommend NCE plus helicopter to La Mole; the road transfer is unreliable in summer traffic.

Pricing from Nice sits slightly above the European average because of French VAT and the solidarity tax on intra-EU passenger transport, but the sheer volume of operator presence at NCE keeps quotes competitive on the corridors that matter most: Paris, London, Geneva, Milan, Rome, Ibiza, Sardinia. Block-hour cost for a light jet from NCE runs about 3,800 to 4,300 EUR; a midsize 5,000 to 6,000 EUR. What moves the number for a real trip is peak-week positioning. During Grand Prix weekend a Nice · London one-way that costs 15,000 EUR mid-week can quote 25,000 EUR Sunday afternoon simply because every operator's aircraft is committed. When your travel dates flex, we filter on aircraft that will need to reposition anyway - empty-leg supply on the northbound corridors is the best in Europe.

Seasonality on the Riviera is sharper than anywhere else in European private aviation. May opens with MIPIM, Cannes Film Festival, and the Monaco Grand Prix in quick succession; June brings Cannes Lions and the start of Mediterranean cruising; July and August are dominated by Sardinia, Ibiza, Mykonos, and Corsica traffic. September wraps with Monaco Yacht Show. October to April is dramatically quieter - hourly rates soften, empty-leg supply thins, but real bargains appear on northbound corridors as operators reposition aircraft to their winter bases. For flexible-date travellers, October and November are the best value windows of the year.

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