Private jets to Nice
Nice is the gateway to the Côte d'Azur: Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and the Riviera villages. It is one of the busiest private aviation routes from London, especially from May to September and around the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.
Nice at a glance
- Arrive at
- Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ)
- From London
- About 1h 55m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- light jet, midsize, super midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Nice
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 55m
Farnborough, 560 nm - From Manchester
- About 2h 15m
Manchester, 692 nm - From Liverpool
- About 2h 20m
Liverpool John Lennon, 704 nm - From Birmingham
- About 2h 10m
Birmingham, 638 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 45m
Edinburgh, 842 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 45m
Glasgow, 859 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- Cannes-Mandelieu is closer to Cannes but takes smaller jets only, so it suits light and some midsize aircraft.
- Helicopter and car transfers to Monaco and Saint-Tropez can be arranged from Nice.
- Slots and parking tighten during major events, so book early for May.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Nice from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
| Super midsize | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | Longer European trips and North Africa |
Flying to Nice: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Nice?
About 1 hour 55 minutes in a light or midsize jet, depending on the departure airport, aircraft and winds.
Which aircraft suits London to Nice?
A light jet such as the Phenom 300E suits up to 6 to 8 passengers. Larger groups or more luggage suit a midsize or super midsize jet.
Can I fly into Cannes instead of Nice?
Often, yes. Cannes-Mandelieu accepts smaller jets, and we will tell you whether the aircraft you choose can land there.
How long is a private flight to Nice from elsewhere in the UK?
About 2h 15m from Manchester, 2h 20m from Liverpool, 2h 10m from Birmingham, 2h 45m from Edinburgh, 2h 45m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
