Which summer destinations can be accessed with a helicopter?

Why fly by helicopter in summer?

In high season, the most sought-after coastal spots and islands are also the hardest to reach: limited or distant airports, saturated roads, scarce parking. A helicopter solves the last mile. It lands close to the resort, the marina or the villa, saves hours over a road transfer, and preserves discretion. It is particularly suited to legs of under roughly 300 kilometres, where it is faster and more flexible than any other option.

Private jet and helicopter: one seamless journey

The most efficient set-up combines the two: a private jet to the nearest airport, then a helicopter for the final leg to a helipad near your destination. IBC Aviation coordinates the whole chain — flight, ground handling, helicopter connection and, through our concierge service, the stay itself. The same logic applies in winter to the Alps, as with our Geneva to Courchevel by helicopter route.

The French Riviera and Corsica

Nice is the Riviera's helicopter hub. From there, the connection reaches Monaco in around seven minutes, Saint-Tropez in around twenty minutes and Cannes in a few minutes. Corsica is served by its airports and helipads, from Bonifacio to Figari and Porto-Vecchio.

Popular helipads include:

• Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco
• Bordeaux, Cap Ferret, Arcachon
• Porquerolles
• Calvi, Bonifacio, Figari, Porto-Vecchio (Corsica)
• La Baule, La Rochelle / Île de Ré
• Annecy

Italy and Sardinia

Along the Italian coast and on Sardinia, the helicopter links the marinas and resorts that road and sea reach slowly. Olbia is the gateway to the Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo.

• Portofino, Venice
• Capri, Sicily, Brindisi, San Domino
• Porto Cervo, Olbia, Cagliari (Sardinia)

Spain and the Balearics, Portugal

The helicopter serves the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, as well as the Portuguese coast around Lisbon and the Algarve.

• Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona
• Marbella, Málaga, Algeciras
• Porto, Lisbon, Cascais, Faro

Greece and the islands

Athens is the springboard to the Cyclades and Crete. The helicopter reaches Mykonos, Santorini, Paros and Crete (Heraklion) without the constraints of ferries or connecting flights.

• Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Paros
• Crete, Heraklion, Kos

And many more helipads on request.

Charter a helicopter with IBC Aviation

Our teams are available 24/7 to select the private jet suited to your itinerary and to arrange the helicopter for the final leg, to or from your destination. To plan your summer journey, contact us:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which summer destinations can you reach by helicopter?

By helicopter you can reach the French Riviera (Monaco, Saint-Tropez, Cannes), Corsica, the Italian coast and Sardinia (Portofino, Capri, Porto Cervo), the Balearics and southern Spain, the Portuguese coast, and the Greek islands (Mykonos, Santorini, Crete), among many other helipads.

How far can a helicopter fly?

A helicopter is best suited to legs of under roughly 300 kilometres. Beyond that, it is generally combined with a private jet, which covers the long leg before the helicopter completes the final transfer.

How long is the Nice to Monaco or Nice to Saint-Tropez helicopter?

Nice to Monaco takes around seven minutes by helicopter, and Nice to Saint-Tropez around twenty minutes — far quicker than the equivalent road transfer in summer traffic.

Can you combine a private jet and a helicopter?

Yes. The usual set-up is a private jet to the nearest airport, then a helicopter to a helipad close to your final destination. IBC Aviation coordinates the whole journey, including ground handling and concierge.

How do I book a helicopter transfer?

Contact our teams: they arrange the helicopter together with your flight and provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour.