As the capital of the second largest economy in the euro-zone and main tourist destination of the continent, Paris occupies a very special place in European aviation. Art, culture, gastronomy, fashion and a thriving economy have turned Paris into an international icon that attracts tourists and business travellers from the whole world.

How to get to Paris by private jet?

Paris boasts an airport entirely dedicated to business aviation at Le Bourget and two important commercial airports at Charles de Gaulle and Orly.

1. Paris Le Bourget Airport

This business aviation-only airport occupies the first spot in Europe’s traffic rankings. It is equipped with the largest amount of business aviation terminals in the whole of Europe and is blessed with a very central location. These are the reasons why it is by far the first choice for the large majority of private jet users in Paris.

• ICAO code: LFPB

• IATA code: LBA

• Distance from central Paris: 16,5 KM

• Runways: 25/07 (9.813 ft) | 21/03 (8.743 ft) | 27/09 (6.079 ft)

2. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

France’s main airport, with scheduled flights to hundreds of destinations worldwide. The use of this airport by private jets is normally restricted to passengers connecting onto a scheduled commercial flight.

• ICAO Code: LFPG

• IATA Code: CDG
  

• Distance from central Paris: 26 KM

• Runways: 26L/08R (8.858 ft) | 26R/08L (13.829 ft) | 27L/09R (13.780 ft) | 27R/09L (8.858 ft)

3. Paris Orly Airport

Despite its role as the main parisian airport for domestic flights and some European destinations, Orly is not particularly popular with business aviation users. Operations to/from Orly by private jet is usually restricted to passengers connecting onto a commercial scheduled flight.

Geneva is key financial and business centre, the headquarters of many global businesses and diplomatic organisations and a gateway to premier ski resorts in Switzerland and France.

Geneva airport is one of the top year-round private jet destinations in Europe for both business and leisure private flights.
Attractions include Lake Geneva, the historic old town, and over 30 museums and galleries.

In February Geneva is busy with ski flights and slots at peak times can be hard to secure.

Geneva Airport (GVA/LSGG)

Geneva Airport is situated 4km to the northwest of the city centre.
The airport’s runway begins in Switzerland but ends in France, meaning that the airport can be accessed from both countries.
Geneva Airport is the homebase location for many private jet aircraft, from small jets to long range jets.