What is the best airport for the French Riviera?

It depends on where the journey ends and on the aircraft. Nice suits the widest range of aircraft and trips; Cannes-Mandelieu and La Môle are closer to Cannes and Saint-Tropez but have aircraft limits.

Should I always fly into Nice?

Not always. Nice is often right, especially for Monaco and larger aircraft, but Cannes-Mandelieu or La Môle can save time when the aircraft and conditions suit them.

Does Monaco have an airport?

No. Flights land in Nice, then continue to Monaco by helicopter where available or by car.

Can any private jet use Cannes-Mandelieu or La Môle?

No. Suitability depends on the aircraft model, performance, crew, weather and airport rules, and is confirmed for each flight.

Can I fly directly to the Riviera from outside the Schengen area?

Usually, through an airport with the appropriate border arrangements for the flight. We check this during planning.

How much does a private jet to the French Riviera cost?

Each flight is quoted individually, based on aircraft, flight time, positioning, gateway, dates and transfers.

How early should I book for summer or the Grand Prix?

As early as possible; aircraft, parking, helicopters and cars become scarce during peak weeks.

Can you arrange the helicopter, car and yacht as well?

Yes. We plan the onward journey with the flight, including yacht embarkation.

Are there empty legs to the French Riviera?

Sometimes. Verified, available empty legs are listed on our empty legs page.

The French Riviera coastline seen from the sea

Private Aviation · French Riviera

Private Jet Charter to the French Riviera

One coastline. Several aviation gateways. The right one depends on where the journey actually ends — Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez or a yacht in the bay. LUND GROUP plans the flight, the gateway and the final transfer together.

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Plan Your Flight to the French Riviera

Côte d'Azur

The Best Way to Fly Privately to the French Riviera

The answer is not always "fly to Nice". The Riviera has several gateways, and the right one is chosen around:

Exact final destination
Aircraft type and range
Origin and passengers
Schedule and arrival window
Airport suitability and parking
Border and customs requirements
Event schedule
Onward yacht, villa or hotel
Transfer preference

Destination selector

Where Does Your Journey End?

Choose a destination to see the usual gateway options. This is general guidance; the airport is confirmed for your aircraft and date.

Destination

Monaco

Usual gateways

Nice Côte d'Azur (Monaco has no airport)

Final transfer

Helicopter where available, or chauffeured car

Destination page

Gateways

The French Riviera's Aviation Gateways

Nice Côte d'Azur

NCE / LFMN

The Riviera's main international airport and the most flexible gateway: the widest range of aircraft, long-haul arrivals and quick access to Nice, Monaco and Cap-Ferrat.

Nice airport guide

Cannes-Mandelieu

CEQ / LFMD

A business-aviation airport west of Cannes, convenient for Cannes and the western Riviera when the aircraft type and conditions suit it.

Private jet to Cannes

La Môle – Golfe de Saint-Tropez

LTT / LFTZ

The closest airport to Saint-Tropez. Specialist and restricted, so many aircraft and journeys use another gateway.

Private jet to Saint-Tropez

Monaco

No airport

Monaco is reached from Nice by helicopter where available or by car. Flights are planned into Nice.

Private jet to Monaco

Airport hours, notices and border arrangements vary. We confirm them for your date and flight before quoting.

Comparison

Riviera Airport Comparison

A general guide only; suitability is confirmed with the operator.

	Nice Côte d'Azur	Cannes-Mandelieu	La Môle
Character	Major international airport	Business-aviation airport	Small specialist airport
Aircraft	Widest range, incl. long-range	Depends on type and performance	Restricted; many aircraft unsuitable
Best for	Monaco, Nice, Cap-Ferrat, long-haul	Cannes, western Riviera	Saint-Tropez with approved aircraft
Flexibility	Highest	Moderate	Lowest

Destination → gateway matching

Destination	Usual gateways	Final transfer
Monaco	Nice Côte d'Azur (Monaco has no airport)	Helicopter where available, or chauffeured car
Nice	Nice Côte d'Azur	Short chauffeured car
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat & Villefranche	Nice Côte d'Azur	Chauffeured car, or tender to a yacht in the bay
Antibes & Cap d'Antibes	Nice Côte d'Azur or Cannes-Mandelieu	Chauffeured car; port transfers for yachts
Cannes	Cannes-Mandelieu where suitable, otherwise Nice	Short car from Mandelieu; car or helicopter from Nice
Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle & Pampelonne	La Môle where suitable; otherwise Cannes-Mandelieu, Nice or Toulon-Hyères	Car, helicopter where available, or boat
A yacht on the coast	The airport closest to the embarkation port that suits the aircraft	Car to the port, tender, or helicopter where permitted

Aircraft

Aircraft Selection

Chosen around passengers, luggage and range, then checked against the gateway. See the aircraft guide.

Light jets

Short European sectors with small groups; the arrival airport is confirmed for each model.

Midsize & super midsize

London, Paris and longer European flights with more luggage and cabin space.

Heavy & long-range

Gulf, transatlantic and long-range arrivals, usually planned into Nice.

Routes

Private Jet Routes to the French Riviera

London to the Riviera

The busiest private route to the coast. We compare London departure airports and Riviera gateways for the final destination.

Route to Nice

Paris to the Riviera

A short sector for weekends, events and business days.

Route to Nice

Geneva to the Riviera

A short hop across the Alps, often combined with Monaco.

Route to Nice

Other European cities to the Riviera

Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, Mykonos and others, planned around the final Riviera destination.

On request

Dubai, Riyadh & the Middle East to the Riviera

Long-range aircraft into a suitable gateway, usually Nice, then helicopter or car.

Route to Nice

New York & the United States to the Riviera

Transatlantic flights on long-range aircraft, with the arrival airport planned with the operator.

On request

South America & Asia to the Riviera

Long-haul missions planned on request, sometimes with a technical stop.

On request

All private jet routes

The coast

Yachts, Villas, Business and Family Travel

Combine your flight with a French Riviera yacht charter or a corporate aviation programme.

Private aviation + yachts

Fly in, transfer to the port or a tender, and step aboard. Flight and embarkation planned as one itinerary.

Antibes & yachting

A yachting centre between Nice and Cannes; arrivals planned around crew, owner and guest movements.

Cap-Ferrat & Villefranche

Villas and anchorages close to Nice, usually reached by a short car transfer.

Business aviation

Meetings, conferences and multi-city trips with manifests and billing references.

Family & private travel

Children, staff and luggage planned into the aircraft choice and transfer.

Pets & luggage

Pet acceptance, documents and luggage volume are confirmed with the operator before quoting.

Events

Events, Formula 1 and the Summer Season

Event weeks and July–August concentrate demand for aircraft, parking, helicopters and cars across the coast. Early planning protects the choice of gateway.

Monaco

Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show weeks bring peak demand for Nice, helicopters and parking.

Monaco Grand Prix

Cannes

Film Festival, Lions, MIPIM, MIPCOM and the Yachting Festival concentrate arrivals.

Cannes Yachting Festival

Saint-Tropez

Summer peak and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in autumn.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Arrival

Helicopter and Chauffeur Connections

Helicopter connections

From Nice to Monaco and along the coast where available, subject to weather and landing sites.

Chauffeur connections

Cars meet the aircraft. Summer traffic on the coast is heavy, so timings are planned around the landing.

Boat transfers

Tenders to yachts and waterfront villas where it is quicker than the road.

Empty legs

Empty Legs to the French Riviera

Repositioning flights to the coast appear from time to time. Only verified, available listings are shown on our empty legs page.

Pricing

Private Jet Pricing to the French Riviera

Every flight is quoted individually. These are the factors that shape it.

Aircraft class and flight time
Positioning of the aircraft
Gateway, handling and parking fees
Crew overnights
Summer and event-week demand
Helicopter, car and boat transfers

Journey builder

Build Your Riviera Journey

A quick outline of your trip. It fills in the request form below; nothing is booked.

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Why LUND GROUP

Why LUND GROUP for the French Riviera

Gateway chosen around the journey

We start with where you are going, not with the nearest airport.

One plan from door to door

Flight, transfer, yacht and residence coordinated together.

Riviera depth

Aviation, yachting and events teams working the same coast.

Discretion

Private clients and companies handled quietly.

Riviera destinations

Explore Each Destination

Monaco →Nice →Cannes →Saint-Tropez →Sardinia →All destinations →

Guides

French Riviera Private Aviation Guides

All private aviation guides

FAQ

Private Jet to the French Riviera: Questions

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