Private Jets to the South of France
Private jets to Nice, Cannes-Mandelieu, La Môle for Saint-Tropez, Toulon-Hyères, Marseille and Avignon: which airport suits your villa or yacht, the rules at each, and flying times from the UK.
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Private jet airports in the South of France
Six airports along the coast and inland. The smaller ones are closer to the villas and harbours but have short runways, daytime hours or seasonal rules.
Nice Côte d'Azur
The Riviera's main airport, open around the clock with customs at all hours. Signature and AviaVIP run the business aviation terminal 24 hours a day. Every flight needs a COHOR slot, which the handler arranges.
Nice Côte d'Azur airport guideCannes-Mandelieu
About 6 km west of Cannes and closed to scheduled airlines. A 1,540 m runway with a 35-tonne limit for jets, daytime hours, customs on request and the airport's own FBO, Sky Valet. Slots apply during events such as the Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
Cannes-Mandelieu airport guideLa Môle-Saint-Tropez
About 15 km from Saint-Tropez, but restricted: a 1,071 m runway in a valley, daylight only, and every jet operator needs a file accepted by the French authority and captains trained for the airfield. Flights from outside Schengen only from 1 July to 15 October.
La Môle-Saint-Tropez airport guideToulon-Hyères
The longer-runway option for Saint-Tropez, about 45 minutes away by car (airport figure). A military airfield with a civil business terminal and its own border control; customs needs 24 hours' notice.
Toulon-Hyères airport guideMarseille Provence
Open 24 hours with customs at all hours and a 3,500 m runway. Jetex and AviaVIP both have customs at their FBOs in the general aviation terminal. Marseille is 27 km by road (AIP).
Marseille Provence airport guideAvignon-Provence
About 10 minutes from Avignon (airport figure), with a 1,880 m runway, an executive lounge run by the airport and no slot system. Handling is mandatory over 3.5 tonnes, and customs needs 24 hours' notice.
Avignon-Provence airport guideWhere you'll fly to
The closest of these airports to each area by straight-line distance. Road times depend on the route, the season and traffic; we plan the car to match.
| Area | Nearest airports |
|---|---|
| Monaco | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 19 kmCannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 43 km |
| Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 10 kmCannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 34 km |
| Nice | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 7 kmCannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 31 km |
| Antibes and Cap d'Antibes | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 11 kmCannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 14 kmLa Môle-Saint-Tropez (LTT) 67 km |
| Cannes | Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 5 kmNice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 20 kmLa Môle-Saint-Tropez (LTT) 58 km |
| Saint-Tropez | La Môle-Saint-Tropez (LTT) 15 kmCannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) 40 kmToulon-Hyères (TLN) 45 km |
| Aix-en-Provence | Marseille Provence (MRS) 22 kmAvignon-Provence (AVN) 61 kmToulon-Hyères (TLN) 74 km |
| Cassis | Marseille Provence (MRS) 36 kmToulon-Hyères (TLN) 51 kmLa Môle-Saint-Tropez (LTT) 76 km |
| Gordes and the Luberon | Avignon-Provence (AVN) 24 kmMarseille Provence (MRS) 53 km |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | Avignon-Provence (AVN) 14 kmMarseille Provence (MRS) 50 km |
Flying times from the UK
Approximate times in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
| From | To Nice Côte d'Azur | To Cannes-Mandelieu | To Marseille Provence |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (Farnborough) | About 1h 55m | About 1h 55m | About 1h 50m |
| Manchester | About 2h 15m | About 2h 20m | About 2h 15m |
| Birmingham | About 2h 10m | About 2h 10m | About 2h 05m |
| Edinburgh | About 2h 45m | About 2h 45m | About 2h 40m |
Plan your trip
Operations people, not just a booking desk
We come from aircraft management and flight operations. On the Riviera that means knowing when Cannes or La Môle will take your aircraft, when Nice is the safer choice, and how early to book during the Grand Prix and the Film Festival.
Talk to us
Call any time on 020 8088 9102 or send your trip above. We reply personally.
Questions
Which airport is best for Saint-Tropez?
La Môle is closest, about 15 km away, but it has a 1,071 m runway, daylight hours and special training rules for every jet crew, and accepts flights from outside Schengen only from 1 July to 15 October. Toulon-Hyères is about 45 minutes by car (airport figure) with a longer runway, and Nice takes any business jet around the clock.
Nice or Cannes-Mandelieu?
Nice is open around the clock and takes any business jet. Cannes-Mandelieu is closer to Cannes and serves only business and private aviation, but its runway, 35-tonne limit for jets and daytime hours rule out larger aircraft and late arrivals. We suggest Cannes when the aircraft and timing fit, and Nice when they don't.
How busy is it during the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival?
Very. Cannes-Mandelieu brings in slots for those weeks, and every flight into Nice needs a slot all year. Parking fills, so book as early as you can; our event guides cover the airports and timings for each.
Where can I clear customs on the Riviera?
Nice and Marseille have customs at all hours. Cannes-Mandelieu provides it on request, Toulon-Hyères and Avignon need 24 hours' notice, and La Môle accepts flights from outside Schengen only in summer. The operator arranges it with the airport when it plans the flight.
Is private jet hire the same as charter?
Yes. Hiring a private jet and chartering one mean the same thing: you book the whole aircraft and its crew for your trip, on your schedule. We arrange it with a vetted operator; Volairis does not own or operate aircraft.
