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Between the Côte d’Azur and the Riviera Ligure, the road is beautiful, but often slow. Frequent traffic jams, customs and the long curves of the A10 freeway can considerably lengthen the journey. A helicopter flight from Nice to Genoa takes just 45 minutes. An ideal solution for joining a yacht at Porto Antico, attending a boat show or simply avoiding detours.
The route is operated by private flight, with single-engine or twin-engine aircraft according to your preference. Departure is from Nice international airport, in a dedicated helicopter zone. Arrival is at Genoa – Cristoforo Colombo airport, which has an integrated helicopter terminal.
Name: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
IATA Code: NCE
GPS coordinates: 43.6653° N, 7.2150° E
Type: Hard runways + heliport terminal
Opening hours: 06:00 – 23:00
Name: Aeroporto di Genova – Cristoforo Colombo
IATA Code: GOA
GPS coordinates: 44.4133° N, 8.8375° E
Type: paved runway + dedicated helicopter pad
Opening hours: 06:00 – 23:00
| Location | Full name | IATA code | GPS coordinates | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Nice Côte d’Azur Airport | NCE | 43.6653° N, 7.2150° E | 06:00 am – 11:00 pm |
| Arrival | Genoa – Cristoforo Colombo Airport | GOA | 44.4133° N, 8.8375° E | 06:00 am – 11:00 pm |
| Route | Arrival/departure heliport | Estimated flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa – Portofino | Rapallo Heliport | 12 minutes |
| Genoa – Cinque Terre | (depending on village served) | 20 minutes |
| Genoa – Forte dei Marmi | Local heliport | 45 minutes |
| Genoa – Milan | Milan City Heliport | 45 minutes |
| Genoa – Monaco | Monaco Heliport (MCM) | 50 minutes |
| Genoa – Porto Cervo | Porto Cervo Heliport | 1h35 (95 minutes) |
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Request for quoteGenoa airport is located on a peninsula just a few minutes from the historic center and the Old Port. From the helicopter zone, a private transfer takes you into town in less than 15 minutes. By comparison, the road journey between Nice and Genoa can easily exceed 2h30, or even 3h30 in high season. With a direct flight, you won’t lose any time at border crossings or on the A10 motorway.
| Route | Distance (km) | Time by helicopter | Time by road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice – Genoa | 195 km | 45 minutes | 2h30 to 3h30 |
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From Nice to Genoa, our advisors will organize your flight down to the smallest detail: adapted schedules, aircraft type, private transfers on arrival. Whether you need to reach a port, attend a meeting or avoid wasting hours on the road, our team is at your service 24/7.
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Isabelle CLERC
CEO AEROAFFAIRES
François-Xavier CLERC
Founder AEROAFFAIRES
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Nice and Genoa share an ancient Mediterranean history. Two ports open to the world, merchant and maritime, strategically located on two close shores. Today, the boom in business aviation between these two cities goes hand in hand with the boom in major boat shows, high-end yachting and the financial and luxury industries on both sides of the border.
A helicopter flight from Nice to Genoa takes around 45 minutes, non-stop and without waiting. By comparison, a road trip can take over 3 hours. With a direct flight, you can optimize your time while enjoying superior on-board comfort.
We have a varied fleet of aircraft at your disposal: EC 130 B4, EC 135, Agusta 109 SP, AS 365… All our helicopters are recent, maintained to European standards, and piloted by experienced professionals. Each model is adapted to the Nice – Genoa cross-border route.
Yes, AEROAFFAIRES offers daily round trips, with flexible slots to suit your schedule. This service is popular with business customers, or with those joining a boat for just a few hours.
