Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 18m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$9,500 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Bordeaux and Nice from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE), and from Nice (NCE) back to Bordeaux (BOD).
As the crow flies, Bordeaux to Nice is roughly 645 kilometres — 401 miles, or 348 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Bordeaux–Nice spans US$9,500 – US$25,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 18m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 16m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 14m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 14m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 12m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 09m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Bordeaux–Nice moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Nice, France: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport and Cannes Mandelieu Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Bordeaux→Nice runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Nice | 7 | 72 min | 67 min | Cessna Citation XLS (2), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Socata TBM-700A/B/C (1), Embraer Phenom 300 (1) |
| Nice → Bordeaux | 29 | 68 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Bombardier Challenger (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
36 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LFMN / NCE |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 9,721 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 12 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · Cannes Mandelieu Airport (5,052 ft, 24 km) · Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield · Valberg Altisurface · Juan-les-Pins Ultralight Seaplane Base
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on Bordeaux–Nice is published clearly: US$9,500 – US$25,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Bordeaux to Nice.
Pets are welcome on every Bordeaux–Nice charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Bordeaux–Nice is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$25,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 18m airborne across the 645 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bordeaux–Nice departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.