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✈️ Cheap flights to Monaco
Compare fares to Monaco from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Nice-Côte d'Azur (NCE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Monaco
Monaco has no airport with scheduled flights. The nearest big airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur (NCE) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France – about 18 km away.
The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur in France, with buses, trains and helicopter transfers to Monaco. Monaco's station lies on the scenic coastal railway linking Nice, Menton and Italy.
📅 Best time to fly to Monaco
Best: May–June and September: warm, sunny weather without the peak summer crowds – May also brings the Grand Prix.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October: mild and pleasant for sightseeing, with fewer visitors.
Avoid: No bad time – winter is mild and quieter, though some beach venues close and rain is more likely in autumn.
Weather by month in Monaco
- 13°Jan⛅
- 13°Feb⛅
- 15°Mar⛅
- 17°Apr⛅
- 21°May⛅
- 24°Jun☀️
- 27°Jul☀️
- 27°Aug☀️
- 24°Sep⛅
- 21°Oct🌧
- 16°Nov🌧
- 14°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Monaco
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Nice | 1,040 km | 1 h 55 min | |
| New York → Nice | 6,407 km | 8 h 25 min | |
| Los Angeles → Nice | 9,779 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Nice | 7,289 km | 9 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Nice | 7,873 km | 10 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Nice | 9,649 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Toronto → Nice | 6,630 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| Paris → Nice | 693 km | 1 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Nice | 715 km | 1 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Nice | 4,783 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Nice | 6,307 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Nice | 6,615 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| Singapore → Nice | 10,446 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Nice | 16,740 km | 20 h 50 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Monaco
- Monaco-Ville (Le Rocher) – The historic heart of Monaco on a rocky headland, home to the palace, cathedral and museum.
- Monte Carlo – Famous for its casino, luxury boutiques, gardens and grand hotels.
- Port Hercule – The bustling main harbour, with yachts, cafés and a local market nearby.
- Oceanographic Museum – A magnificent building and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I.
- Exotic Garden – Cliffside cactus gardens with views and caves that hold traces of prehistoric life.
- Fontvieille – A quieter district with the Princess Grace Rose Garden and a pleasant marina.
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Flights to Monaco: questions
What is the main airport in Monaco?
Monaco has no airport with scheduled flights – most visitors fly into Nice-Côte d'Azur (NCE) nearby.
How long is the flight from London to Monaco?
A nonstop flight from London to Nice covers about 1,040 km and takes around 1 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Monaco?
May–June and September: warm, sunny weather without the peak summer crowds – May also brings the Grand Prix.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Monaco?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October: mild and pleasant for sightseeing, with fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Monaco?
It depends on your passport. See our Monaco visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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