Riviera Airport at Albenga is an airfield dedicated to private and business aviation. Private jet charter at Riviera Airport (Albenga) suits smaller jets and helicopters: the runway is about 1,430 to 1,500 metres, so larger business jets need checking before they are booked.
The airport lies a few kilometres from Alassio, Albenga, Sanremo and Finale Ligure. Hours are shorter than at the big airports, and they change with the season.
Charter-A confirms aircraft, hours and customs at the quote stage. For anything larger than a light jet, Charter-A checks the runway performance first.
Flying privately to Albenga
Riviera Airport is dedicated to private and business aviation. Runway 09/27 is about 1,430 to 1,500 metres of asphalt, and business jets are handled, subject to performance. Opening hours are 08:30 to 18:30 in winter and 08:00 to 20:00 in summer, local time, with extensions on request. Customs is on request: the Extra-EU handling request must be submitted in advance. The airport operator handles aircraft, and pilots must complete the airport's own pilot qualification before operating. A helicopter shuttle to Monaco is offered on request. Charter-A arranges the paperwork and confirms it at booking.
Riviera Airport (Albenga) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Riviera Airport (Albenga) at a glance
| Location | Viale Generale Disegna, Villanova d'Albenga (SV), 17038 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LIMG · IATA ALL |
| Region | Liguria, Italy |
| Nearest city | Albenga / Alassio — Monte Carlo, Nice or Cannes about 1 hour by car; under 20 minutes by private helicopter |
| Opening hours | Winter (Oct–Mar) 08:30–18:30; summer (Mar–Oct) 08:00–20:00 local. Extensions on request. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – submit the Extra-EU handling request in advance |
| Runway | 09/27 – about 1,430–1,500 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets handled; runway about 1,430–1,500 m |
| Handling / FBO | Riviera Airport (airport operator) |
| Airport website | aeroportoalbenga.it |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aeroportoalbenga.it, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Albenga / Alassio
Albenga and Alassio are Ligurian coast towns, and the Italian Riviera here offers beaches, old harbours and a short road to Sanremo and Finale Ligure.
Private jet flight times to Albenga
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 555 nm · 1,030 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Manchester | 695 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 840 nm · 1,550 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 375 nm · 700 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 155 nm · 290 km | 40 min | 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Albenga is a sector of about 560 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Albenga: your questions answered
How far is Riviera Airport from Monte Carlo?
The airport information gives Monte Carlo, Nice or Cannes as about one hour by car, and under 20 minutes by private helicopter. Charter-A confirms transfer options when you book.
Can I fly a helicopter from Albenga to Monaco?
A helicopter shuttle to Monaco is offered on request, according to the airport. Charter-A can arrange helicopter charter and confirm permissions and availability when we quote.
Can business jets land at Riviera Airport?
Business jets are handled, but the runway is about 1,430 to 1,500 metres, so larger aircraft need checking first. Charter-A confirms suitability for your aircraft before we quote.
How long is the flight from London to Albenga by private jet?
About 1 hr 50 min in a light jet and 1 hr 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 555 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Riviera Airport (Albenga) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Riviera Airport (Albenga) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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