Charter·Destinations·Portofino
Private jet to Portofino
There is no airport in Portofino itself, so private jets land at Genoa, about 45 minutes away by car, or passengers fly into Milan and continue by helicopter, roughly 45 minutes, followed by a car or boat transfer to the village. Genoa is the standard fixed wing option, while the helicopter route from Milan suits travellers who want to skip the road transfer.
- Arrival airport
- GOA
- Flight time
- 30 min · Milan
- One way from
- €3,900
- When to go
- April to October.
Portofino
Portofino's harbour, pastel facades and cliffside paths have long drawn travellers who want the Italian Riviera without the crowds of the larger coastal resorts, and flying privately is the practical way to reach a village with no airport of its own. From Milan, the flight is as short as 0h 30m in a Light Jet, priced at €4,300 to €5,100 one way, while Geneva connects in 0h 45m from €5,500 to €6,800. For those coming from London, a Heavy Jet covers the 599 nm route in 1h 38m, from €19,500 to €26,200 one way, arriving at Genoa before continuing on to the village.
Updated September 2026
From the main cities
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 69 nm | €4,300 to €5,10030 min | €5,100 to €6,10030 min | €7,100 to €9,10029 min |
| Geneva | 169 nm | €5,500 to €6,80045 min | €6,700 to €8,00044 min | €9,500 to €12,30042 min |
| Zurich | 194 nm | €5,900 to €7,20049 min | €7,000 to €8,50047 min | €10,000 to €13,00045 min |
| Munich | 282 nm | €6,900 to €8,6001h 02m | €8,300 to €10,10059 min | €12,200 to €16,00057 min |
| Paris | 402 nm | €8,400 to €10,5001h 20m | €10,100 to €12,5001h 16m | €14,900 to €19,7001h 12m |
| London | 599 nm | €10,800 to €13,8001h 50m | €13,100 to €16,4001h 44m | €19,500 to €26,2001h 38m |
Atljet market data, September 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
- Genoa●GOA · LIMJ
- Nice Côte d'AzurNCE · LFMN
Jets bound for Portofino use Genoa (GOA) or Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), with Genoa the closer option at about 45 minutes by car to the village. Travellers can also fly into Milan and take a helicopter transfer of around 45 minutes, landing at the nearest helipad before a short car or boat ride completes the journey. This combination of fixed wing and helicopter options gives flexibility depending on where the trip originates and how much time is available for the last mile into Portofino.
When to go
Portofino's season runs from April to October, with September offering settled late summer weather without the peak crowding of July and August. Given the concentration of demand in these warmer months, booking a jet and any onward helicopter transfer well ahead of travel dates is advisable, particularly for weekend arrivals.
Questions
Private jet to Portofino
Which airport do I fly into for Portofino?+
Genoa (GOA) is the closest, about 45 minutes by car from the village, with Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) as an alternative.
How long is the flight from London?+
From London it is 1h 50m in a Light Jet, 1h 44m in a Midsize Jet, or 1h 38m in a Heavy Jet, covering 599 nm.
What does a private flight to Portofino cost?+
Prices depend on origin and aircraft, for example €4,300 to €5,100 one way from Milan in a Light Jet, or €14,900 to €19,700 from Paris in a Heavy Jet.
Should I use a helicopter or a car for the last mile?+
From Genoa most travellers continue by car, about 45 minutes, while flying into Milan allows a helicopter transfer of around 45 minutes followed by car or boat.
When should I book for a September trip?+
September falls within Portofino's April to October season, so booking ahead is recommended to secure preferred aircraft and helicopter slots.
Can a large jet land near Portofino?+
Heavy Jets are available on routes into Genoa, for instance from Munich in 0h 57m or from London in 1h 38m, with onward transfer by car to the village.
Ask the flight desk
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