Charter a private jet to and from Nice
Skip the terminals and fly on your own schedule. We arrange private jet and helicopter charters from Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) for business travel, events and leisure, with a single point of contact for jet, yacht and villa.
Why charter a private jet to Nice?
The French Riviera draws CEOs, investors and discerning travellers from around the world. The Monaco Grand Prix, the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show alone generate some of the highest private aviation demand in Europe, with hundreds of movements concentrated into a few days.
Beyond the marquee events, the Côte d’Azur hosts major corporate headquarters and a year-round calendar of luxury gatherings. For executives and high-net-worth travellers, time is the real luxury, and a private jet delivers it. Fly into the dedicated general aviation terminal, skip the commercial queues, and reach the Promenade des Anglais or Monaco within minutes of landing.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE): your private gateway
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (IATA NCE / ICAO LFMN) sits just 6 km southwest of the city centre, France’s second-busiest airport and one of the continent’s top private aviation hubs by movements. Private passengers use Terminal 1 General Aviation, with dedicated VIP lounges, full FBO services and 24/7 operations. The main runway of 2,960 m handles every category, from light jets to ultra long range heavy jets and VIP airliners.
Regional alternatives:
- Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ / LFMD), dedicated private airport 5 km from Cannes, preferred during the Film Festival.
- Monaco Heliport (MCM), direct helicopter access to the Principality.
- Saint-Tropez La Môle (LTT / LFTZ), gateway to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Top private jet routes from Nice
Nice is a natural hub for some of Europe’s most travelled private corridors. Indicative one-way flight times, recommended categories and price ranges below.
| Route | Approx. flight time | Aircraft type | Est. price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice to London (Luton / Farnborough) | ~2h | Light to Midsize Jet | From €8,000 |
| Nice to Paris (Le Bourget) | ~1h30 | Light Jet | From €5,000 |
| Nice to Geneva | ~1h | Light Jet | From €4,500 |
| Nice to Monaco (Heliport) | ~7 min | Helicopter | From €1,500 |
| Nice to Cannes | ~10 min | Helicopter | From €900 |
| Nice to Saint-Tropez (La Môle) | ~20 min | Light Jet / Helicopter | From €1,200 |
| Nice to Zurich | ~1h15 | Light Jet | From €5,500 |
| Nice to Rome | ~1h30 | Light Jet | From €6,000 |
| Nice to Barcelona | ~1h30 | Light Jet | From €6,500 |
| Nice to Dubai | ~6h | Heavy Jet | From €45,000 |
Prices are indicative and vary with aircraft type, passenger count, availability and season. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Private jet charter for business travel
The Côte d’Azur is far more than a leisure destination. Nice and its region host a dense concentration of corporate headquarters, financial firms and technology companies, with a year-round calendar of business events.
For executives, a private charter from Nice delivers what commercial aviation cannot: no queues, no check-in, no wasted hours. Your aircraft departs on your schedule. Sensitive conversations stay confidential in a private cabin, and the flight becomes productive time with Wi-Fi and onboard meetings. Need London for a morning meeting and Nice the same evening? That is a standard request. NCE operates 24 hours a day, so for travel managers and assistants a single message mobilises a flight.
Private jet charter for leisure and events
The Riviera event calendar is the envy of every luxury destination. The Monaco Grand Prix in May turns the Principality into the world’s most glamorous circuit, with NCE handling hundreds of extra movements across race weekend. The Cannes Film Festival draws the global film and media elite to the Palais des Festivals, minutes from Cannes-Mandelieu. The Monaco Yacht Show in September gathers buyers and brokers around the finest superyachts in Port Hercule.
Beyond the headline events, the summer season in July and August sees the region at its most vibrant: weddings on the Côte d’Azur, private villa parties and days aboard crewed yachts. Nice Party Life specialises in exactly this world, pairing private jet charter with private boat and yacht charters and luxury villa stays for a seamless experience from wheels up to anchor down.
Aircraft types available from Nice
NCE supports the full spectrum of private aviation. The right aircraft depends on your route, group size and onboard needs.
| Category | Examples | Passengers | Range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 | 6 to 9 | Up to 1,800 km | Short hops, small airports |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 6 to 8 | Up to 3,700 km | Nice to Paris, Nice to Geneva |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS, Hawker 800 | 7 to 9 | Up to 5,500 km | Nice to London, Nice to Zurich |
| Super Midsize | Challenger 300, Falcon 2000 | 8 to 10 | Up to 6,500 km | Longer European legs |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12 to 16 | Up to 11,000 km | Nice to New York, Nice to Dubai |
| VIP Airliner | ACJ319, BBJ | 20 to 50 | Intercontinental | Group travel, ultra luxury |
Empty leg flights from Nice: fly for less
An empty leg is a repositioning flight, when a jet returns to base or flies to its next client without passengers. Rather than fly empty, operators offer these sectors at discounts of up to 75% off the standard rate. As one of Europe’s busiest hubs, Nice generates empty legs constantly, especially when aircraft reposition after the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival or summer events. The trade-off: route and date are fixed, so they suit flexible travellers. Ask us to add you to our empty leg alerts for last-minute deals from Nice.
How to book a private jet charter from Nice
- Request a quote with your route, dates and passenger count.
- Choose your aircraft from the best options for your route and budget.
- Confirm your itinerary, including catering, ground transport and special requests.
- Receive your flight brief with crew details and departure instructions.
- Arrive at the private terminal, NCE Terminal 1, no queues. Your aircraft is ready.
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Ready to charter your private jet to Nice?
Our team is available 24/7 to arrange your charter to or from Nice, from a morning helicopter to Monaco to a transatlantic heavy jet. Every flight is handled with discretion and bespoke service, and we can combine it with a crewed yacht or luxury villa for a fully integrated Riviera stay.
Get your free quoteNice Party Life acts as an introducer and travel concierge. Flights are operated by licensed third-party air carriers and arranged through partner charter brokers under their own responsibility. Prices shown are indicative, not contractual, and confirmed only on a written quote.
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