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.
It is also a slot-coordinated airport, so spontaneity has limits. Charter-A requests slots and handling for you, tells you which restrictions apply to your aircraft and helps you choose between a jet and, for shorter hops along the coast, a helicopter from the terminal alongside. All of this is subject to availability and confirmed at booking.
Flying privately to Nice
Nice is open 24 hours, and the main runway, 04R/22L, is 2,963 metres, with a second runway of 2,628 metres alongside. Any business jet can use it, and no weight limit is published.
Slots and handling requests are needed. Noise rules apply at night: the noisiest older jets may not land between 23:30 and 06:15 or depart between 23:15 and 06:00 local. Engines are shut down on arrival and the aircraft is towed to its stand. Handling agents include AviaVIP, Signature Aviation and Aviapartner's executive arm, and the business terminal has its own customs post.
Nice Côte d'Azur airport guide
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| Location | Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur, Nice, 06206 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFMN · IATA NCE |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France |
| Nearest city | Nice; Monaco |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 04R/22L – 2,963 m × 45 m bituminous concrete (second runway 04L/22R – 2,628 m × 45 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jets; two parallel runways up to 2,963 m, no weight limit published; noise restrictions apply to the noisiest Chapter 3 jets at night |
| Handling / FBO | AviaVIP · Signature Aviation · DC Aviation G-OPS · Aviapartner (executive) |
| Private terminal | Dedicated business aviation terminal with its own customs post; helicopter terminal alongside |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | nice.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (btob.nice.aeroport.fr, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, aviavip.com, signatureaviation.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence along the coast and the Alpes-Maritimes behind. Charter-A can arrange a helicopter transfer or ground transport once your arrival is confirmed. Many passengers also continue to the coastal roads, the perched villages of the hinterland and the Alpine ski resorts beyond.
Private jet flight times to Nice
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 555 nm · 1,030 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Manchester | 690 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 840 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 160 nm · 300 km | 45 min | 40 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, Nice 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.
Nice: your questions answered
Is there a private jet terminal at Nice?
Yes. There is a dedicated business aviation terminal with its own customs post, and a helicopter terminal alongside. Private passengers are normally handled through it; Charter-A confirms the arrangements for your flight.
Do private jets need a slot at Nice?
Yes. Nice is slot-coordinated, so slots and handling requests are needed in advance. Charter-A submits these on your behalf and confirms them at booking, subject to availability.
Is Nice Airport open at night?
It is open 24 hours, but the noisiest older jets may not land between 23:30 and 06:15 or depart between 23:15 and 06:00 local. The restriction applies to the noisiest jets only, and Charter-A checks your aircraft.
Can I take a helicopter from Nice Airport?
The airport has a helicopter terminal alongside the business terminal. Charter-A can arrange a helicopter charter for onward travel, subject to availability and confirmation at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Nice 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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Nice Côte d'Azur Airport 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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