Cannes Mandelieu handles jets up to 35 tonnes during daytime hours. La Môle is the airfield for Saint-Tropez, with a 1,071 metre runway and restricted approval for jets. Toulon–Hyères and Le Castellet, beside the Circuit Paul Ricard, complete the coast.
French Riviera private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice LFMN | Nice | 2,963 m | 24 hours | On site |
| Cannes LFMD | Cannes | 1,540 m | 08:00–20:00 | On request |
| Saint-Tropez LFTZ | Saint-Tropez | 1,071 m | 08:00–19:00 | On request |
| Toulon Hyères LFTH | Hyères | 2,121 m | Confirmed at booking | On request |
| Le Castellet LFMQ | Le Castellet | 1,485 m | 09:00–18:00 | Schengen flights only |
Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Longest runway: Nice, 2,963 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Nice. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
- Customs available: Nice.
Airport by airport
Private jet Nice
Nice is where much of the Riviera's private flying begins and ends. Choose private jet charter at Nice Côte d'Azur and you get a 24-hour airport, two parallel runways and a dedicated business aviation terminal with its own customs post. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport guide →
Private jet Cannes
Cannes Mandelieu is the closest a private jet can land to the Croisette, and it comes with limits. Private jet charter at Cannes Mandelieu is for jets up to 35 tonnes and turboprops up to 22 tonnes, on a 1,540-metre runway, with heavier large-cabin jets using Nice instead. Cannes Mandelieu Airport guide →
Private jet Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez has an airfield of its own, but it is a restricted one, and that matters before anything else. Private jet charter at La Môle Saint-Tropez is limited by a 1,071-metre runway, and jets and larger turboprops need an approval file lodged a month before the first flight, plus captain training. La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport guide →
Private jet Toulon Hyères
Toulon-Hyères shares its airfield with a naval air base, and civil passengers use the civil side of it. That makes private jet charter at Toulon-Hyères practical, with a 2,121-metre runway and a business aviation terminal that suits jets of many sizes. Toulon–Hyères Airport guide →
Private jet Le Castellet
Le Castellet is the airfield at the Paul Ricard motor-racing circuit, in the Var, a short way inland from Bandol. Private jet charter at Le Castellet Paul Ricard suits light jets, with a 1,485-metre runway rated PCN 20 that limits anything heavier. Le Castellet Airport (Paul Ricard) guide →
French Riviera by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to French Riviera?
Five airports serve the French Riviera. Nice Côte d’Azur is the main one: open 24 hours, customs on site and two parallel runways that take every business jet. It is also the airport for Monaco. Cannes Mandelieu handles jets up to 35 tonnes during daytime hours. La Môle is the airfield for Saint-Tropez, with a 1,071 metre runway and restricted approval for jets. Toulon–Hyères and Le Castellet, beside the Circuit Paul Ricard, complete the coast.
How many private jet airports serve French Riviera?
Five: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, Cannes Mandelieu Airport, La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport, Toulon–Hyères Airport and Le Castellet Airport (Paul Ricard).
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, at 2,963 metres.