Air taxi in Monaco: helicopters from the Fontvieille heliport and private jets via Nice and Cannes
Monaco has no airport: flights into the Principality land by helicopter at the Fontvieille heliport, 7 minutes from Nice Airport, or arrive by jet at Nice (NCE) or Cannes–Mandelieu (CEQ). Embarque Oficial quotes the whole journey — the business jet and the helicopter to Monaco — to and from destinations such as Paris, Geneva, London, Dubai and New York. Below: the departure points, the most requested routes with flight times, which aircraft to use and the dates that fill up the Riviera.
How you fly in and out of Monaco
Jets cannot land in the Principality; the last leg is always by helicopter or car.
| Point | Code | Distance from Monaco | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Heliport (Fontvieille) | MCM / LNMC | inside the Principality | helicopters |
| Nice Côte d’Azur Airport | NCE / LFMN | about 22 km | jets of every size; 7 min by helicopter |
| Cannes–Mandelieu Airport | CEQ / LFMD | about 60 km by road | light and midsize jets; about 14 min by helicopter |
The Nice–Monaco helicopter shuttle runs about 50 round trips a day. By motorway the same trip takes about 25 minutes without traffic — and much longer in high season.
Most requested routes
Approximate flight times from Nice, varying with the aircraft and the wind.
| From Nice to | Airport | Suggested jet | Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | GVA | light jet | about 50 min |
| Milan | Linate / Malpensa | light jet | about 45 min |
| Paris | Le Bourget | light or midsize jet | about 1 h 20 |
| London | Farnborough / Luton | midsize jet | about 2 h |
| Ibiza / Palma de Mallorca | IBZ / PMI | light jet | about 1 h 20 |
| Olbia (Sardinia) | OLB | light jet | about 55 min |
| Mykonos | JMK | light or midsize jet | about 2 h 45 |
| Dubai | DWC / DXB | long-range jet | about 6 h |
| New York | Teterboro | long-range jet | about 8 h 30 |
Which aircraft for each trip
- Helicopters (Airbus H125, H130 and H145, Bell 429, Leonardo AW109): Nice, Cannes and the Riviera.
- Light jets (Phenom 100 and 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 45): Geneva, Milan, Paris and the Mediterranean islands.
- Midsize and super-midsize jets (Hawker 800XP, Challenger 350 and 650, Praetor 600): London, Lisbon and longer European legs.
- Long-range jets (Global 5500, 6000 and 7500, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 8X): Dubai, New York and intercontinental flights, for up to 19 passengers depending on the jet.
Dates that fill up the Riviera
- Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (late May or June).
- Monaco Yacht Show (September).
- Cannes Film Festival (May) and MIPIM, in Cannes (March).
- On these dates, slots at the heliport and at Nice and Cannes airports go early: book well ahead.
How to book
- Send the origin, destination, date, time and number of passengers by WhatsApp or email.
- Receive jet and helicopter options with flight time and price, quoted for your trip.
- Confirm and send passenger details; on the day you board at the executive terminal, with no check-in queue.
Frequently asked questions: air taxi in Monaco
Can I board inside Monaco?
Yes, by helicopter, at the Fontvieille heliport. Jets operate from Nice or Cannes–Mandelieu.
How long is the helicopter flight to Nice and Cannes?
About 7 minutes to Nice Airport and about 14 minutes to Cannes.
Which airport should I use for a private jet?
Nice Côte d’Azur takes jets of every size; Cannes–Mandelieu handles light and midsize jets and is usually quicker if you are heading to Cannes.
How much does an air taxi in Monaco cost?
Each flight is quoted individually: the price depends on the aircraft, route, dates, waiting time and extra services.
Does Embarque Oficial have an office in Monaco?
Yes. Monaco is one of its offices, alongside Dubai, London, Paris, Liverpool, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Las Vegas, Shanghai and Brazil (10 cities in 7 countries). There is no walk-in service: requests are handled by WhatsApp and email, 24 hours a day.
Who operates the flights?
Certified operators holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued under European EASA rules.
See also: Private jet São Paulo → Monaco · Private jet Brazil → Dubai · Airbus H145
Request a quote for your flight to or from Monaco: WhatsApp +55 48 98877-0541 · sales@embarqueoficial.com
