Monte Carlo is located on the French Riviera around 22km (13mi) from Nice, 55km (34mi) from Cannes and about 8km (5mi) from the western border of Italy.
The most convenient route to Monte Carlo is by air to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), located 7km (4mi) southwest of Nice city centre and around 30km from Monte Carlo, followed by a short car, bus or helicopter ride.
A shuttle bus operates hourly from Nice Airport to Monaco's Monte-Carlo Casino, taking about 45 minutes.
Monaco Heliport (MCM), also known as Monte Carlo Heliport, links the Principality of Monaco with Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport in just seven minutes, with more than 50 flights daily.
The heliport is the only aviation facility within Monaco. Shuttle buses provide connections to and from the heliport with major hotels and other locations within Monaco.
Monacair and Heli Securite offer the most convenient daily flights from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Monaco Heliport (MCM), with departures every 15 minutes.
Nice to Monte Carlo is 7 min, direct flight
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Within France: Air France offers the most convenient daily flights to Nice.
Paris to Nice is 1 hr 25 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways and easyJet offer the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
London to Nice is 2 hrs, direct flight
Manchester to Nice is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight
From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Dublin to Nice is 2 hrs 35 min, direct flight
From Germany: EasyJet, Lufthansa, and Eurowings offer the most convenient flights to Nice.
Berlin to Nice is 2 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Nice is 1 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Nice is 1 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Nice is 2 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Munich to Nice is 1 hrs 25 min, direct flight
From United Arab Emirates: Emirates offers the most convenient flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Dubai to Nice is 6 hrs 55 min, direct flight
From United States: Air France, Lufthansa, American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines offer the most convenient daily flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
New York to Nice is 8 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Atlanta to Nice is 11 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Nice is 9 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Nice is 10 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Nice is 12 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Miami to Nice is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Nice is 13 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Nice is 13 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Air France and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Montreal to Nice is 7 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Toronto to Nice is 9 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Nice is 12 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Adelaide to Nice is 22 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Nice is 22 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Nice is 24 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Nice is 23 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Emirates offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Auckland to Nice is 27 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE).
Singapore to Nice is 15 hrs, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is located 7km (4mi) southwest of Nice city centre and around 30km from Monte Carlo. The airport is the principal port of arrival for visitors to the Côte d'Azur.
Bus and train services are frequent between the airport and the Gare de Nice-Ville railway station (route 99) and Nice-Riquier railway station (route 98). The train station Nice-Saint-Augustin is near the airport (15 minutes by foot). Taxis are also available.
A shuttle bus operates hourly from Nice Airport to Monaco Monte-Carlo Casino, taking about 45 minutes.
Monaco Heliport (MCM), also known as Monte Carlo Heliport, located by the sea in the Fontvieille district, links the Principality of Monaco with Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport in just 7 minutes.
The heliport is the only aviation facility within Monaco. The only scheduled destination is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France. All flights are routed over the water, to minimize noise. Shuttle buses provide connections to and from the heliport with major hotels and other locations within Monaco.
Monacair provides a regular service between Monte Carlo and Nice with departures every 15 minutes. There are 50 flights a day throughout the year, with connections to all arrivals in and departures from Nice.
In Monaco, there is a free shuttle bus service, including return transfers between your hotel and Monaco Heliport, with direct access to the departure lounges, by prior arrangement.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Monaco’s bus service offers an excellent way to travel around the Principality. Tickets can be purchased on-board from the driver.
The Monaco Bus Company (CAM) also offers a series of electronic bicycle stations. These ‘velos’ are pedal assisted to help you up the steep hills and arrive looking fresh. The battery lasts anywhere from 20-25km on one charge and stations can be found across Monaco, near the main bus stops.
Bateau Bus offers a convenient way to traverse the bay, with little boat-bus shuttles from Quai des Etas Unis to the Cruise Terminal. The bus runs every ten minutes from 8am to 8pm and costs the same as a normal bus fare.
Given the hilly terrain in Monaco, the city offers a series of lifts and escalators to take you up (or down) to where you need to be.
Taxis are also available with multiple taxi ranks throughout the city.
To travel further afield around the French Riviera, hiring a car is usually the best option. Alternatively, local buses and trains connect all the major cities and towns along the French Riviera.
Latest update: How to get to Monte Carlo: 13 May, 2022
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