Private jets at Nice Cote d’Azur Airport
Airport information for anyone flying to Nice and the Riviera by private jet: the business aviation terminal, summer parking limits and getting to Monaco. Enter your route and get free quotes from licensed charter companies.
- NCE / LFMNAirport code
- ~6 kmto central Nice, in a straight line
- 24 hoursOpen, customs included
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Nice Cote d’Azur Airport facts
Nice Cote d’Azur Airport is about 6 km south-west of central Nice, on the coast. It has two parallel runways; the longer one is 2,963 metres long and 45 metres wide. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs and passport control are also available 24 hours. Private flight passengers use the Business Aviation Terminal, which has its own passport control and security checks. Every landing and departure time is approved in advance, and in summer and during major events aircraft parking is very limited.
Compiled from the airport’s official publications; last checked October 2026. The company flying you confirms the conditions on the day.
Arriving in Nice by private jet
- Landing and parkingThe aircraft lands on one of the two parallel runways and goes to the business jet apron, where it is towed into its parking position.
- Business Aviation TerminalPassengers go to the Business Aviation Terminal. Passport and security checks take place at the terminal’s own checkpoints.
- To the city and MonacoCentral Nice is about 6 km away. For Monaco, regular helicopter flights leave from the airport’s helicopter terminal.
Good to know
- Every landing and departure time is approved in advanceNice is a coordinated airport: no landing or departure without an approved time. The company flying you arranges it.
- Very limited parking in summerIn summer and during events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, the business jet apron fills up. Stays longer than four hours need the airport’s approval, so mention it in your request if the aircraft should wait for you.
- Helicopter to MonacoRegular helicopter flights to Monaco leave from the airport’s helicopter terminal. You can also send a helicopter request.
Questions about Nice Cote d’Azur Airport
Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE), which is open 24 hours. Smaller jets can also use Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, which is closed at night.
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs and passport control are also available 24 hours.
Regular helicopter flights to Monaco leave from the airport’s helicopter terminal. You can also travel by road.