France
Nice
The principal private aviation gateway to the Riviera
About This Route
Nice connects the Côte d’Azur’s hotels, villas, yachts and major seasonal events. Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Tropez can be coordinated through onward ground or helicopter transfers.
- 1,800 km
- Distance from Istanbul
- 3 hr
- Typical flight time
Airports
Aircraft Suited For This Route
The right aircraft category depends on passenger count, baggage and the flight time above. Compare light, midsize, super-midsize and long-range jets before requesting a quote.
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Côte d'Azur airports
Airports for private jets in Nice and on the Côte d'Azur
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the main gateway for Nice and Monaco; Cannes-Mandelieu can also be used for the Cannes area. Slots and parking should be planned early, especially in summer.
NCE · LFMN
Nice Côte d'Azur
About 7 km from central Nice and about 20 km from Monaco, with a dedicated business aviation terminal next to Terminal 2. Suitable for jets of every size and for night arrivals. Slots and prior permission (PPR) are required all year.
CEQ · LFMD
Cannes-Mandelieu
About 5 km west of Cannes, the closest airport to Cannes and Antibes. It is open in daytime only and accepts jets up to 35 tonnes; larger and long-range jets use Nice.
Airport and terminal use depends on the operator, the date and slot availability, and is confirmed with every quote.
Jet classes at a glance
Passengers and range by jet class
Manufacturer figures for the aircraft models featured on this site, grouped by class.
| Jet class | Example aircraft | Passengers (max) | Range (max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jets | Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, Embraer Phenom 300E | Up to 10 | 2,010–2,165 nm3,720–4,010 km |
| Midsize Jets | Cessna Citation Ascend, Cessna Citation Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500 | Up to 12 | 1,940–3,340 nm3,590–6,190 km |
| Super Midsize Jets | Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Praetor 600 | Up to 12 | 3,400–4,018 nm6,300–7,440 km |
| Long Range Jets | Bombardier Global 6500, Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 | Up to 19 | 6,600–7,750 nm12,220–14,350 km |
Figures are the manufacturers' maximum seating and maximum range under ideal conditions. Actual capacity and non-stop range depend on cabin layout, payload, weather and the operator.
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