The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix runs from 4 to 6 June, with the race on Sunday 6 June. For the first time, the weekend includes a Sprint. Expect more people, more traffic and more pressure on every way into the Principality.
Most visitors land at Nice. From there, Monaco is about 30 km by road, or seven minutes by helicopter.
Why the road is the problem on race weekend
During the Grand Prix, transport operators report that the 30 km drive from Nice airport can take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours. Parts of the city are closed to traffic for the circuit, and on race day, drop-off points are limited.
The helicopter avoids all of it. The scheduled line between Nice airport and the Monaco Heliport in Fontvieille flies in about seven minutes, with seats from €195 per passenger according to the operator Monacair. A private helicopter costs more, but leaves when you are ready.
How to plan the trip
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. The jet | Fly into Nice (NCE). Its business aviation terminal handles the private traffic of race week. |
| 2. The helicopter | Book the Nice to Monaco transfer as early as your jet. Operators report high demand and fewer available seats during race week. |
| 3. In Monaco | From the heliport, a car or shuttle takes you to your hotel or your grandstand. Plan for road closures around the circuit. |
| 4. The return | Book your departure in advance. Nice and Cannes both face tight slots and parking during race week. |
Book the jet and the helicopter at the same time. On race weekend, the transfer is the part that runs out first.
Nice or Cannes for your jet?
Nice takes every category of aircraft and is the closest airport to Monaco. Cannes-Mandelieu is a good alternative for light and midsize jets if you also plan time in Cannes, but it is further from the Principality. During race week, both airports face strong demand for slots and parking, so book early.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix?
From 4 to 6 June 2027, with the race on Sunday 6 June. The 2027 weekend includes the first Sprint ever held in Monaco.
How long is the helicopter from Nice to Monaco?
About seven minutes on the scheduled line between Nice airport and the Monaco Heliport.
How much is the helicopter transfer?
Monacair lists seats on its scheduled line from €195 per passenger. Prices can rise during the Grand Prix, when demand is highest. A private helicopter is priced on request.
Can a private jet land in Monaco?
No. Monaco has no runway, only a heliport. Private jets land at Nice or Cannes-Mandelieu, and the last leg is by helicopter or by road.
Sources
- 2027 Formula 1 calendar and Monaco Sprint: Autosport, ESPN and Crash.net, September 2026.
- Helicopter transfer Nice to Monaco, 7 minutes, from €195: Monacair, monacair.mc (consulted November 2026).
- Road times during the Grand Prix and race-day drop-off restrictions: Monaco Life guide to getting to Monaco during the Grand Prix, and BLADE Grand Prix FAQ.
- Monaco Heliport, Fontvieille: Monacair and Visit Monaco.
