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Jet privé Marseille - Nice
Your flight Marseille - Nice
The private jet service Marseille xe2x80x93 Nice is one of the most-travelled short hops on the Cxc3xb4te d’Azur. At just 159xe2x80x8akm as the crow flies, this journey takes 30 to 40 minutes aboard a light jet xe2x80x94 compared with 2xe2x80x8ahxe2x80x8a30 by car on the A8 in heavy traffic. This coastal hop is especially popular with business executives from Monaco and the Riviera, maritime industry professionals based in Marseille, and sports teams travelling in Ligue 1.
flight_takeoffBook a flightDeparting from MRS xe2x80x93 Marseille Provence, 27xe2x80x8akm north-west of the city centre, private jets use the dedicated business aviation terminal, open 24/7. On arrival, NCE xe2x80x93 Nice Cxc3xb4te d’Azur, just 7xe2x80x8akm from Monaco and 6xe2x80x8akm from Nice city centre, has a first-rate private FBO. Unlike the TGV (2xe2x80x8ahxe2x80x8a10 Marseillexe2x80x93Nice with connections) or the road, a private jet eliminates all transfers and offers direct boarding in under 15 minutes.
Several operators run regular flights on this route, notably AeroAffaires and LunaJets, which frequently have aircraft positioned at both airports. Empty legs are common on the Cxc3xb4te d’Azur, particularly from May to September, and provide access to this route at reductions of 40xe2x80x9360xe2x80x8a%. A Phenomxe2x80x8a300E or Citationxe2x80x8aCJ4 is ideal for this short flight.
Practical information
- Distance: 159xe2x80x8akm
- Flight time: 30 to 40 min depending on aircraft
- Departure airport: MRS xe2x80x93 Marseille Provence xe2x80x94 dedicated FBO, 27xe2x80x8akm from city centre
- Arrival airport: NCE xe2x80x93 Nice Cxc3xb4te d’Azur xe2x80x94 6xe2x80x8akm from city centre, private FBO
- Indicative price: 4xe2x80x8a200xe2x80x8axe2x82xac to 6xe2x80x8a000xe2x80x8axe2x82xac depending on operator and aircraft
- Recommended aircraft: Phenomxe2x80x8a300E, Citationxe2x80x8aCJ4
- Empty legs: Very frequent Mayxe2x80x93September, 40xe2x80x9360xe2x80x8a% discounts
- Formalities: Domestic Schengen flight xe2x80x94 no customs checks
This Cxc3xb4te d’Azur hop is the ideal solution for business appointments between Marseille’s economic hub and Nice’s financial district, or for reaching a seaside second home without battling summer Riviera traffic jams.
Estimated flight time
30 – 40 min
Direct non-stop flight
Passenger capacity
4 – 9 passengers
Subject to aircraft configuration
Operator comparison
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
4 200 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Broker) | star 4.9/5 |
4 500 €
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
4 800 €
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| Air Partner | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Broker) | star 4.5/5 |
5 000 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.7/5 |
5 200 €
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4 200 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
4 500 €
AeroAffaires
star 4.9/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Broker Book arrow_forward -
4 800 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
5 000 €
Air Partner
star 4.5/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Broker Book arrow_forward -
5 200 €
VistaJet
star 4.7/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Subscription Book arrow_forward
Average price per aircraft model
Phenom 300E
Ideal for this short coastal hop between Marseille and Nice.
Passengers
Up to 9
Duration
30 min
Speed
Mach 0.78
Estimated price
4 500 €
Cessna Citation CJ4
More spacious cabin for groups of up to 7 passengers.
Passengers
Up to 9
Duration
35 min
Speed
Mach 0.74
Estimated price
5 800 €
Route Marseille – Nice
Airports available in Marseille
Marseille-Provence (MRS)
Marseille-Provence Airport, regional hub on the Mediterranean coast. Long runway accepting wide-body aircraft.
Airports available in Nice
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport: the Riviera's leading private aviation hub. Dedicated terminal with direct access to yachts and heliports.
All your questions about the flight Marseille – Nice
The cost of a private flight from Marseille to Nice ranges from 4 200 € to 6 000 € for a light jet such as the Phenom 300E or Citation CJ4. AeroAffaires offers rates from 4 500 € and LunaJets from 4 200 €, depending on availability and date. For groups of 4 to 7 passengers, the per-head cost often undercuts a commercial first-class fare on this route. Empty legs are regularly available at 40–60 % off during the high season on the Côte d'Azur.
The flight time is 30 to 40 minutes depending on the aircraft chosen. A Phenom 300E, with a cruise speed of 839 km/h, covers the 159 km in around 30 minutes. The smoothness of private aviation boarding — arriving just 10 minutes before take-off — makes this route unbeatable compared with 2 h 30 by road on the A8 or 2 h 10 on the TGV with connections. Total door-to-door time is generally under 1 h 30.
Private jets depart from <strong>Marseille Provence (MRS)</strong>, situated 27 km north-west of the city centre. The airport has a dedicated business aviation terminal with FBO services, a VIP lounge, shower facilities, and on-demand catering. Unlike commercial terminals, the private reception allows boarding in under 15 minutes of arrival. The Marseille heliport can also be used for transfers to the îles du Frioul or Martigues.
For 159 km, a <strong>light jet</strong> is entirely sufficient and the most practical choice. The <strong>Phenom 300E</strong> (4–9 passengers, 839 km/h) is the preferred aircraft among operators on this route: it offers a comfortable pressurised cabin and optimised fuel consumption. The <strong>Citation CJ4</strong> is a slightly roomier alternative for groups of 6 to 7. Turboprops (King Air 200) are sometimes available at a reduced rate but are slower at this altitude.
Yes, last-minute bookings are perfectly feasible on this route. Operators such as AeroAffaires and LunaJets often have aircraft based in Marseille or Nice that can be airborne within 2 to 4 hours. Same-day return trips are commonplace: you can depart from MRS in the morning, spend the day in meetings in Nice, and fly back the same evening. Departure times can also be tailored to the minute, with no fixed schedule constraints.
<strong>Empty legs</strong> are very frequent on the Côte d'Azur, particularly from May to September during the superyacht season and the Monaco Grand Prix. An operator dropping a client in Nice often has to reposition empty to Marseille, Geneva, or Paris — this empty leg is sold at a 40–60 % discount. To take advantage, sign up for SmartPrivateJet's empty-leg alerts or contact AeroAffaires, which manages a sizeable regional fleet. Opportunities typically arise 24 to 48 hours in advance.
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