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Aircraft for the Riviera

From turboprops that can reach La Môle to large-cabin jets for twelve, how each class suits the London to Nice crossing.

Large business jet on the runway under a golden sky

At a glance

Typical figures for each class; every aircraft is configured a little differently. Hourly figures are approximate US market rates before taxes and fees.

Flight times are typical for London to Nice and vary with winds and routing.
Class	Guests	Typical range	Cabin height	London to Nice	Hourly, est.
Turboprop	6–9	~1,800 nm	~4.8 ft	about 2 h 30	$1,800–3,200
Very light jet	4–5	1,400–1,550 nm	~4.8 ft	about 2 h	$2,800–4,200
Light jet	6–8	2,000–2,150 nm	4.8–4.9 ft	about 1 h 50	$3,500–5,500
Midsize	7–9	~2,100 nm	~5.7 ft	about 1 h 50	$4,500–7,000
Super-midsize	8–10	3,200–4,000 nm	6.0 ft	about 1 h 45	$6,500–9,500
Large cabin	10–16	4,000–4,300 nm	6.0–6.2 ft	about 1 h 45	$8,500–13,000
Ultra long range	13–19	7,500–7,700 nm	6.2–6.4 ft	about 1 h 45	$12,000–20,000+

Cabin window at dusk with the sky glowing orange

Turboprop

Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350

Slower, but able to use La Môle for Saint-Tropez when the crew holds the approval.

Guests 6–9
London to Nice about 2 h 30
Hourly, est. $1,800–3,200

Light jet

Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75

The usual choice for two to six people, and welcome at Cannes-Mandelieu.

Guests 6–8
London to Nice about 1 h 50
Hourly, est. $3,500–5,500

Midsize

Citation XLS+

A taller cabin and room for a week of luggage, for a family or a small group.

Guests 7–9
London to Nice about 1 h 50
Hourly, est. $4,500–7,000

Cream leather seat with quilted stitching in a jet cabin

Super-midsize

Challenger 350, Citation Longitude

A six-foot cabin and a smooth, quick crossing; normally lands at Nice.

Guests 8–10
London to Nice about 1 h 45
Hourly, est. $6,500–9,500

Large cabin

Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS

For larger parties and those flying onward; always via Nice.

Guests 10–16
London to Nice about 1 h 45
Hourly, est. $8,500–13,000

Choosing for the Riviera

Two to four guests, light luggage: a light jet, which can use Cannes-Mandelieu as well as Nice.
A family with a week of bags: a midsize jet for the extra headroom and hold space.
Saint-Tropez, door to door: a turboprop or approved light jet into La Môle, or any jet into Nice with a helicopter.
Eight or more guests: a super-midsize or large-cabin jet, landing at Nice.

What else is in a quote

UK Air Passenger Duty on most jet departures from British airports.
Positioning the aircraft to London and home again, if it is based elsewhere.
Airport, handling and parking charges at both ends, including busy-period slots.
Crew expenses for overnight stays, and de-icing on cold mornings.
Any helicopter or car transfers you ask us to arrange.

Not sure which aircraft?

Tell us the party and the destination, and we will suggest the right class and airport.

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