Turboprop
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
Slower, but able to use La Môle for Saint-Tropez when the crew holds the approval.
London · Nice · Cannes · Saint-Tropez
London to the Riviera in under two hours.
Private flights from Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill and London City to the Côte d’Azur, with the price set out in full before you decide.
Request received.
Thank you. A charter advisor will write to you with a selection of aircraft for the journey, each with a complete price.
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Quoted in full
Taxes, airport charges and handling sit inside the price you see.
Licensed operators
Flown by FAA Part 135 carriers or European air operator certificate holders.
Your own advisor
One person looks after the trip, from first message to touchdown.
Every size of aircraft
From turboprops for La Môle to long-range jets for onward travel.
Destinations
Four arrivals on the Côte d’Azur
Each town has its own airport story. Choose by where you are staying, and the aircraft will follow.
Nice
NCE · Nice Côte d’AzurThe main airport of the Riviera, a short drive from the Promenade des Anglais and open to every aircraft.
Monaco
Via NCE · seven minutes by helicopterNo airport of its own: land at Nice, then a short helicopter hop along the coast to Fontvieille.
Cannes
CEQ · Cannes-MandelieuMinutes from the Croisette for light and midsize jets, with limits on aircraft size and hours.
Saint-Tropez
LTT · La MôleA short hillside strip for smaller aircraft; larger jets use Nice and a 20-minute helicopter.
From London
Five ways out of London
The best departure airport is usually the one closest to your front door that suits the aircraft.
- FABFarnboroughBusiness aviation only, southwest of London, about an hour from Mayfair by car.
- BQHBiggin HillSoutheast London, popular for its quick drive from the City and Canary Wharf.
- LTNLutonNorth of London, with several private terminals and easy access from the M1.
- LCYLondon CityThe closest airport to the City; steep approach, so only approved aircraft use it.
- STNStanstedNortheast of London, with long runways and dedicated business aviation handling.
Riviera airports
Nice, Cannes or La Môle?
Cannes-Mandelieu and Saint-Tropez La Môle limit aircraft size and opening hours. Nice takes everything.
Find your airportNCENice Côte d’Azur
Every aircraft, the longest hours on the coast, and the gateway to Monaco by helicopter.
CEQCannes-Mandelieu
Ten minutes from the Croisette for turboprops, light and midsize jets, within its hours and size limits.
LTTSaint-Tropez La Môle
A short strip in the hills for turboprops and approved light jets, in daylight and in season.
Monaco
Seven minutes from Nice by helicopter
Monaco has no runway, so private flights land at Nice. A helicopter follows the coast to the heliport at Fontvieille; by road, allow 40 minutes or more.
How the transfer worksAircraft
The right aircraft for the crossing
At about 560 nautical miles, London to Nice suits every class of aircraft. The choice comes down to your party, your luggage and your airport.
Aircraft guide
Light jet
Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75
The usual choice for two to six people, and welcome at Cannes-Mandelieu.
Midsize
Citation XLS+
A taller cabin and room for a week of luggage, for a family or a small group.
Super-midsize
Challenger 350, Citation Longitude
A six-foot cabin and a smooth, quick crossing; normally lands at Nice.
Large cabin
Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS
For larger parties and those flying onward; always via Nice.
Typical figures; every aircraft is configured differently. Hourly figures are approximate US market rates in dollars, shown before taxes and fees for comparison.
How it works
From a first message to the Croisette
- I
Tell us the journey
Where you are leaving from, where you are staying, the dates and how many are travelling.
- II
See the options
Your advisor sends a short selection of aircraft, each with the operator named and the price in full.
- III
Confirm
Sign the charter agreement for the aircraft you prefer. Cars and helicopters can be added.
- IV
Fly
Arrive at the private terminal shortly before departure. Lunch on the Riviera is two hours away.
Popular routes
The routes our guests fly most
Approximate flight times in a jet; turboprops take around 40 minutes longer.
| Route | Airports | Flight time | Good to know | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAB – NCE | Farnborough to Nice | about 1 h 50 | The classic route, open to every size of aircraft. | Quote |
| LTN – NCE | Luton to Nice | about 1 h 50 | Convenient from north London and Hertfordshire. | Quote |
| BQH – CEQ | Biggin Hill to Cannes-Mandelieu | about 1 h 50 | Light and midsize jets; check the opening hours at Cannes. | Quote |
| LTN – LTT | Luton to Saint-Tropez La Môle | about 2 h | Turboprops and approved light jets only, July to mid-October. | Quote |
| NCE – FAB | Nice to Farnborough | about 2 h | The return, usually a little longer against westerly winds. | Quote |
| LCY – NCE | London City to Nice | about 1 h 50 | For aircraft approved for London City’s steep approach. | Quote |
Safety and standards
Who flies you, and how they are checked
Every flight is operated by a licensed carrier that holds operational control of the aircraft: an FAA Part 135 operator, or in Europe an air operator certificate holder overseen by the UK CAA or an EASA member state.
- ARGUSAn auditor that rates operators on their history, crews and aircraft; its Gold+ and Platinum ratings involve an on-site audit.
- WyvernOn-site audits against the Wyvern standard; operators that pass are listed as Wyvern Wingman.
- IS-BAOAn international code of practice for business aviation, registered in three stages of increasing maturity.
- Crew restPilots fly within legal duty and rest limits, which shape very early or very late departures.
Questions
Before you fly south
The questions London travellers ask most about the Riviera.
All questionsHow long is the flight from London to Nice?
About 1 hour 50 minutes in most jets, and roughly two and a half hours in a turboprop. The return is often a few minutes longer against the prevailing westerly winds.
Which London airport should I leave from?
Farnborough and Biggin Hill handle business aviation only and suit west and south London. Luton and Stansted are easier from the north and east. London City is closest to the Square Mile, but only aircraft approved for its steep approach can use it.
Can I land in Cannes or Saint-Tropez?
Often, in a smaller aircraft. Cannes-Mandelieu and Saint-Tropez La Môle both limit aircraft size and opening hours, so larger jets land at Nice and continue by car or helicopter.
How do I get from Nice to Monaco?
A helicopter takes about seven minutes to the Monaco Heliport; by car allow around 40 minutes, longer in traffic. Either can be arranged with your flight.
What does the quoted price cover?
Everything for the trip as quoted: the flight, positioning, crew, airport and handling charges, and taxes such as UK Air Passenger Duty, which applies to most jet departures from British airports.
Will I need my passport?
Yes. Flights between the UK and France cross the Schengen border, so every passenger needs a valid passport, and the operator sends passenger details ahead of departure.
Can our dog come too?
Many operators will carry a dog by prior arrangement, and animals travelling from the UK into France must meet the French entry rules for pets. Let us know when you ask for a quote.
Is there anything to join or pay up front?
Nothing. Asking for a price is free and carries no obligation: no membership, no deposit and no account to open.
Postcards
Notes from the coast
Nice, Cannes or Saint-Tropez: where to land
Three very different airports, and how aircraft size, opening hours and your address decide between them.
Monaco by helicopter after landing
The seven-minute transfer from Nice: how it works, baggage, weather and the road alternative.
Peak weekends: the Grand Prix, the film festival and August
When the Riviera is hardest to reach by private jet, and how to plan around the crowds.
Request a quote
Plan the journey south
Tell us when and how many. Your advisor will come back with aircraft, airports and transfers, each priced in full.
Request received.
Thank you. A charter advisor will write to you with a selection of aircraft for the journey, each with a complete price.