Nice Côte d'Azur Airport → Ajaccio (Corsica)
Helicopter Charter — Nice to Ajaccio, Corsica
The Gulf of Ajaccio in about 1 h 15 of flight, without the ferry.
Indicative fares, excluding landing and waiting fees. The firm price is confirmed by the operator flying you.
Board a twin-engine helicopter at the dedicated terminal of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and land at Ajaccio Napoléon-Bonaparte, on the shore of the gulf a few kilometres from the city centre, after about 1 h 15 over the Mediterranean. Private charter for up to 5 passengers, on request.
Time saving
About 1 h 15 in the air, against six to twelve hours by ferry from Nice or Toulon — and half a day by airline once check-in, connections and transfers are counted.
Why this route
- ✓Southern Corsica in the time a ferry passenger spends queuing to board.
- ✓A private cabin for up to five passengers, on your schedule rather than a crossing timetable.
- ✓One aircraft, no connections: lift-off in Nice, touchdown on the gulf.
What to expect
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Departure from the dedicated helicopter terminal at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, away from the commercial concourses.
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About 1 h 15 over the open Mediterranean aboard a twin-engine Airbus H135 or Leonardo AW109.
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Approach over the Gulf of Ajaccio, the Sanguinaires islands at its mouth, and landing at Napoléon-Bonaparte Airport.
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Car transfer to the old town, your villa or the port — about fifteen minutes — arranged with your quote.
Transparent pricing
No membership, no hidden surcharges. Captain, fuel and landing fees included.
On request / flight
Whole cabin, up to 5 passengers.
Good to know
- Extended overwater flight is regulated: it requires a twin-engine aircraft and life jackets on board — the rule under which this route is flown.
- Flights operate under VFR: in degraded weather the departure is postponed or switched to a scheduled Nice–Ajaccio flight.
- It is a French domestic flight — valid photo ID at boarding; favour soft bags, hold space is confirmed with the quote.
Helipads on this route
Frequently asked questions
How long is the helicopter flight from Nice to Ajaccio?
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About 1 h 15 from lift-off to touchdown, depending on wind. Add boarding at the Nice helicopter terminal and the short car transfer into Ajaccio on arrival.
Why is a twin-engine helicopter required?
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Regulations governing extended overwater flight require a twin-engine aircraft and life jackets on board. The route is therefore operated on an Airbus H135 or Leonardo AW109.
How much does the charter cost?
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The route is sold as a private charter and priced on request, according to date, schedule and passenger count. Send your dates to receive a quote.
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