Paris Airport

Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG / LFPB)

Located 11 km north of Paris, Le Bourget is entirely dedicated to business aviation and features several VIP terminals and FBOs. It is today the leading business aviation airport in Europe, ahead of Geneva, Nice and London (Luton and Farnborough), with over 45,000 private jet movements a year.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 16 km
• Average travel time: 40 minutes

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG / LFPG)

France's largest airport only accepts private jets for "side-by-side" connections with commercial flights. These operations come with high additional costs.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 27 km
• Average travel time: 45 minutes

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY / LFPO)

Orly only accepts private jets for "side-by-side" connections with commercial flights. Other than exceptional cases, operating a standard private flight there is virtually impossible.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 25 km
• Average travel time: 30 minutes

Pontoise-Cormeilles Airport (LFPT)

An alternative northwest of Paris, open to business aviation. Subject to significant restrictions, night operations are possible once permissions are obtained.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 40 km
• Average travel time: 1 hour

Paris-Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport

West of Paris, the Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport allows passengers to reach the capital quickly. On arrival at Le Bourget, passengers can take a helicopter to Issy-les-Moulineaux and reach the city centre in a few minutes.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 10 km
• Average travel time: 20 minutes

Melun-Villaroche Airport (LFPM)

Southeast of Paris, Melun-Villaroche is an alternative for passengers travelling to the south of the Paris region.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 50 km
• Average travel time: 45 minutes

Toussus-le-Noble Airport (LFPN)

Southwest of Paris, near Versailles and subject to numerous restrictions, Toussus-le-Noble mainly handles turboprop aircraft.

• Distance from Paris city centre: 30 km
• Average travel time: 45 minutes

Popular private jet routes from Paris

• Paris – Nice: 1h00 flight
• Paris – Geneva: 1h00
• Paris – London: 1h00
• Paris – Milan: 1h15
• Paris – Ibiza: 2h00

Events that drive demand

Several Paris events intensify business aviation traffic: the Fashion Weeks, the French Open (Roland-Garros), VivaTech and, every other year, the Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget itself. During these periods, aircraft availability and parking stands become scarce, so early booking is recommended.

Private jet charter with IBC Aviation

Our teams advise you on the aircraft best suited to your itinerary and select the ideal aircraft. Available 24/7:

• Paris Airport: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use to fly private to Paris?

Paris-Le Bourget (LFPB) is the reference airport, entirely dedicated to business aviation, 11 km north of Paris. Pontoise, Toussus and Melun serve as alternatives depending on the aircraft and availability.

Can a private jet land at Charles de Gaulle or Orly?

Only for "side-by-side" connections with a commercial flight, with high additional costs. For a standard private flight, Le Bourget is the appropriate airport.

How do I get to central Paris from Le Bourget?

By chauffeur car in around thirty minutes, or by helicopter to the Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport in around fifteen minutes. IBC Aviation arranges the transfer.

Which airport for a turboprop near Paris?

Toussus-le-Noble (LFPN), southwest near Versailles, mainly handles turboprop aircraft.

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