Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
LFMN, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
12 miles to Circuit de Monaco
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (9,721 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 4 miles to central Nice and 30 minutes to Monaco
Nice Côte d’Azur airport guide
Private Jet Charter to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco has no airport, so private jets for the Grand Prix land in Nice, about 30 minutes away, and business-aviation slots there book up fast.
- Usually held
- Late May or early June
- Where
- Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- Closest airport
- Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), 12 mi
Flying Private to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Race weekend is one of the busiest of the year on the French Riviera. Nice Côte d’Azur handles every size of jet, and Cannes-Mandelieu is an option for light and midsize jets.
Guests usually continue to Monaco by car or by helicopter, which is not something we arrange, so we plan your car transfer with your flight.
Book Nice Slots Early
Business-aviation slots and parking at Nice fill up weeks before race weekend.
Plan the Road Transfer
Traffic into Monaco on race days is heavy; allow extra time.
Combine with Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival often runs around the same time, so demand across the Riviera is very high.
Airports for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Distances are straight-line to Circuit de Monaco.
Cannes Mandelieu Airport
LFMD, Cannes, France
26 miles to Circuit de Monaco
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,052 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to the Croisette in Cannes
Cannes-Mandelieu airport guideFlight Times to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Estimated one-way times and prices to Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), before taxes, fees and event premiums.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 3,986 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 40 min$70,000–$107,000 | 7 hr 25 min$91,500–$159,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,065 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 11 hr 15 min$139,500–$242,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,886 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr$112,000–$194,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,313 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 50 min$121,500–$211,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,532 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 40 min$79,500–$121,500 | 8 hr 20 min$104,000–$180,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,399 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 55 min$123,500–$215,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,996 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 11 hr 10 min$138,000–$240,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,847 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 50 min$134,500–$233,500 |
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Charter Questions
Which airport do private jets use for the Monaco Grand Prix?
Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), about 30 minutes from Monaco by car. Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) suits light and midsize jets.
How long is a private flight from New York to Nice?
About 7 hr 40 min eastbound from Teterboro in a heavy jet.
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