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Private jet to French Riviera and Monaco
You fly into either Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), the main jet gateway for Monaco and the coast, or Cannes (CEQ), which sits closer to the Croisette and takes light and midsize jets. From Nice, Monaco is reached in seven minutes by helicopter or about thirty minutes by car, while Cannes Mandelieu puts you ten minutes from central Cannes.
- Arrival airport
- NCE
- Flight time
- 41 min · Milan
- One way from
- €4,800
- When to go
- All year
French Riviera and Monaco
The French Riviera and Monaco draw private flyers for the same reasons they have always drawn everyone else: a short coastline packed with yacht harbours, film festival glamour, and a grand prix that turns Monaco's streets into a circuit. Flying private compresses the whole journey, Milan to Nice is a flight of just 0h 42m in a Light Jet from €5,300 to €6,400 one way, and London to Nice takes about 1h 49m, with Light Jet fares from €10,700 to €13,700. For longer hauls, a Heavy Jet from New York covers the distance in 8h 19m, landing you steps from the Mediterranean rather than a connecting flight away.
Updated November 2026
From the main cities
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 147 nm | €5,300 to €6,40042 min | €6,300 to €7,60041 min | €8,900 to €11,60039 min |
| Geneva | 172 nm | €5,600 to €6,90046 min | €6,700 to €8,00044 min | €9,500 to €12,30042 min |
| Zurich | 249 nm | €6,500 to €8,10057 min | €7,800 to €9,60055 min | €11,300 to €14,80052 min |
| Munich | 361 nm | €7,900 to €9,9001h 14m | €9,500 to €11,7001h 10m | €14,000 to €18,5001h 07m |
| Paris | 397 nm | €8,400 to €10,5001h 20m | €10,000 to €12,4001h 15m | €14,900 to €19,7001h 12m |
| London | 594 nm | €10,700 to €13,7001h 49m | €13,000 to €16,3001h 43m | €19,400 to €25,9001h 37m |
| Dubai | 2743 nm | Not non stop | Not non stop | €69,900 to €95,5006h 18m |
| New York | 3671 nm | Not non stop | Not non stop | €91,700 to €125,4008h 19m |
Atljet market data, November 2026. Estimate for one way, per aircraft, including the positioning share and typical airport fees. The final price is confirmed with the aircraft and its registration.
Where jets land
How you arrive
- Nice Côte d'Azur●NCE · LFMN
- CannesCEQ · LFMD
Two airports serve the coast. Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is the principal gateway, built to handle private jet traffic and positioned for fast onward transfers: Monaco is seven minutes away by helicopter or roughly thirty minutes by car, and Cannes is within easy reach too. Cannes (CEQ), also known as Cannes Mandelieu, accepts light and midsize jets and sits just ten minutes from the Croisette, making it the more direct choice for travellers heading straight into Cannes itself.
When to go
The Riviera flies year round, but demand peaks around the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, and again through the height of summer. Those windows see the tightest aircraft availability and the highest premium on slots at Nice and Cannes, so booking early matters most during these periods.
Questions
Private jet to French Riviera and Monaco
Which airport should I use for Monaco?+
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is the standard gateway, putting you in Monaco in seven minutes by helicopter or about thirty minutes by car.
How long is the flight from London?+
Around 1h 49m in a Light Jet, with Heavy Jet options cutting that to 1h 37m.
How long is the flight from the nearest major hub?+
Milan is the closest city in this comparison, just 0h 42m away in a Light Jet.
What does a flight to the Riviera cost?+
One way prices range widely by distance and aircraft, from €5,300 to €6,400 for a Light Jet from Milan up to €91,700 to €125,400 for a Heavy Jet from New York.
Should I take a helicopter or a car from the airport to Monaco?+
A helicopter from Nice reaches Monaco in seven minutes, versus about thirty minutes by car, so the helicopter suits time sensitive arrivals.
Can a large jet land at Cannes?+
Cannes (CEQ) takes light and midsize jets; larger aircraft should route through Nice Côte d'Azur instead.
When should I book?+
Book as early as possible around the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, and peak summer, when demand for slots at Nice and Cannes is highest.
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