Monaco Heliport
The only aviation facility in Monaco. A heliport providing 7-minute helicopter transfers from Nice and the gold-standard VIP arrival to Monte Carlo.
Get an instant quoteMonaco Heliport (MCM) is the only aviation facility in the Principality of Monaco. It’s a helicopter-only facility located in the Fontvieille district right on the Mediterranean, providing 0km access to central Monte Carlo. There is no fixed-wing airport in Monaco itself.
The standard premium arrival pattern is jet to Nice (NCE) followed by a 7-minute helicopter transfer to MCM. Monacair operates the regular shuttle, plus on-demand private helicopters for VIP transfers. From MCM, ground transport reaches any hotel in Monaco in under 10 minutes.
Peak demand is intense around the Monaco Grand Prix in late May, the Monaco Yacht Show in September, and the broader summer Riviera season. Handling slots at MCM are tightly limited and should be booked 6 to 8 weeks ahead during peak events. The seven-minute Nice-Monaco transfer offers stunning Mediterranean coastline views.
- Distance
- 0km (central Monaco)
- Runway
- Helipad only
- Operating
- 06:30 – 22:00
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 1 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at MCM
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
Monacair
- Helicopter Transfers
- VIP Handling
Services at Monaco Heliport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from MCM
Estimated flight times and typical aircraft for the most-flown corridors.
Monaco travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via MCM.
Essential information
- Timezone
- CET/CEST
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Language
- French
- Weather
- Mediterranean, mild winters and warm summers
Nearby attractions
- Monte Carlo Casino – 5 minutes
- Port Hercules – 2 minutes
- Hôtel de Paris – 5 minutes
- Larvotto beach – 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions: MCM
Can jets land in Monaco?
No. Monaco has no airport for fixed-wing aircraft. Private jets land at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) 30km away, with a 7-minute helicopter transfer to Monaco Heliport (MCM) as the standard premium arrival pattern.
How does the Nice-Monaco helicopter transfer work?
Monacair operates the regular helicopter shuttle between Nice Airport and Monaco Heliport in 7 minutes. Lineaum coordinates the full door-to-door journey: jet to NCE, transfer between aircraft, helicopter to MCM, ground transport to your hotel or yacht.
Are helicopter slots tight during Monaco GP?
Yes, extremely. Monaco Grand Prix week (late May) sees handling slots at MCM booked weeks in advance. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead for race week is essential. The Monaco Yacht Show in September is the second peak.
Can the heliport handle larger helicopters?
MCM is designed for typical VIP helicopters such as the EC135, EC155, and similar. Larger helicopters may require special approval. Most Nice-Monaco transfers use the EC135 due to its speed and cabin comfort.
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