Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
LFMN, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- 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 Nice
Nice Côte d’Azur is the gateway to the French Riviera, about 15 minutes from central Nice and 30 minutes from Monaco.
- Main airport
- NCE / LFMN
- Elevation
- 12 ft
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (9,721 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Nice
Nice handles every size of jet, with a business-aviation terminal. Cannes-Mandelieu is closer to Cannes for light and midsize jets.
May, with the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival, and the summer months are the busiest times.
Nice Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Cannes Mandelieu Airport
LFMD, Cannes, France
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (5,052 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 minutes to the Croisette in Cannes
Cannes-Mandelieu airport guideBefore You Book Nice
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear immigration and customs at the business-aviation terminal on arrival; passports must be valid for your stay.
Slots
Business-aviation slots at Nice are tight in May and summer; book early.
When Demand Peaks in Nice
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- May
- Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.
- July and August
- Peak Riviera season.
Flight Times and Prices to Nice
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to NCE for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Nice
From the US East Coast, choose a heavy or ultra-long-range jet to fly nonstop. Within Europe, light and midsize jets are ideal.
Nice Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for the French Riviera?
Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) for most trips; Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) for Cannes in a light or midsize jet.
How long is a private flight from New York to Nice?
About 7 hr 40 min eastbound from Teterboro in a heavy jet.
