Arriving in Paris by private jet: from the tarmac to your door
Arriving in Paris by private jet usually means landing at Le Bourget, on the doorstep of the capital. Airfields, FBOs, formalities and the drive into town: what you need to know before the flight.
Most often, a private jet lands at Paris-Le Bourget, some fifteen kilometres north-east of the centre, and its passengers are welcomed in an FBO terminal. Passport and customs checks depend on where the flight comes from. Then allow 30 to 50 minutes by road to central Paris.
Why land at Le Bourget?
Some fifteen kilometres north-east of central Paris, Paris-Le Bourget Airport is operated by Groupe ADP. Since 1981, it has been devoted mainly to business aviation: private flights, corporate aircraft and air taxis. A written question in the French Senate, in 2024, described it as Europe's leading business airport, with around 60,000 private aircraft movements a year and 800 destinations.
For arriving in Paris by private jet, it is therefore the most common choice: close to the capital, open to international flights and organised around the private terminals of the handling companies. In odd-numbered years, it also hosts the International Paris Air Show.
What are the business aviation airports around Paris?
Le Bourget is not the only airfield. At Pontoise-Cormeilles-en-Vexin, in the Val-d'Oise, another aerodrome managed by Groupe ADP also receives business aircraft, with fuel and ground handling. Its rules are more restrictive: flights from the European Union and the Schengen area are accepted; those from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein must be notified to customs in advance; flights from non-Schengen countries, such as the United Kingdom, are not allowed.
The choice of airfield is up to your operator, depending on the aircraft, where the flight comes from and opening hours. We meet you at the chosen airfield: the Le Bourget – Paris journey is at a fixed price, others are on quotation.
What is an FBO?
The FBO, or Fixed Base Operator, is the handling company that receives the aircraft, the crew and the passengers in its own terminal: lounge, baggage handling, coordination with the crew and the airport services. At Le Bourget, several FBOs share the arrivals; your operator tells you which one is receiving you. The route is short: from the aircraft to the lounge, then to the car.
Whether a car can drive up to the aircraft depends on the FBO and the airport rules: check with your operator. Otherwise, your chauffeur waits for you at the terminal exit. Simply give us the name of the FBO when you book.
What passport and customs checks apply by private jet?
Checks depend on where the flight comes from, not on the size of the aircraft. According to French customs, a flight from a country outside the Schengen area must land at an airport that is both a border crossing point, for passport control, and an EU international airport, for goods and baggage.
| Flight origin | Passport control | Customs control |
|---|---|---|
| France or an EU country in the Schengen area | No border airport required | No systematic formalities |
| Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein | No border airport required | Yes, customs airport compulsory |
| Ireland, Cyprus | Yes, border control | No customs airport required |
| United Kingdom, the Americas, Middle East, Asia | Yes, border control | Yes |
Spot checks remain possible in all cases: keep your passport or identity card with you. At Le Bourget, a customs surveillance unit of some twenty officers remains in place for passenger formalities on arrival, according to a ministerial answer published in 2025. Your crew and your FBO coordinate these formalities; declare any goods that must be declared.
How does the journey from the tarmac to Paris work?
- Before the flightSend us the name of the FBO, the aircraft registration, the estimated time of arrival, and the number of passengers and pieces of luggage.
- On landingYour chauffeur is on site 15 minutes before the scheduled time and tracks any change to the schedule; 60 minutes of waiting time are included.
- On the roadAllow 30 to 50 minutes to central Paris depending on traffic, with water and chargers on board.
The Le Bourget – Paris transfer is at a fixed price including VAT, for any address in Paris: €119 by sedan, €149 by van for up to 7 passengers, €219 by prestige sedan, with no night or weekend surcharge. Book on our Le Bourget airport chauffeur page.
A taxi or a ride-hailing app remain possible. The advantage of a booked chauffeur is that they are already there when you arrive, informed of any schedule changes. For a day of meetings, an hourly chauffeur keeps your chauffeur with you until your return flight; for crews and operators, see our private aviation chauffeur page.
How can you keep your arrival discreet?
Our chauffeurs never disclose passenger names, schedules or destinations. The name board can bear an assumed name or remain discreet, and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed on request. Bilingual French-English chauffeurs in suits, recent vehicles, online payment before the journey: nothing is settled on board. For an even more personalised welcome, our Meet & Greet service is available on quotation.
What should you plan for during the Paris Air Show?
The next International Paris Air Show will be held at Le Bourget from 14 to 20 June 2027. On those days, air and road traffic and the demand for vehicles are all very high: book your chauffeur as soon as your slot is confirmed, and allow extra time to reach Paris.
Le Bourget – Paris: from €119 in an E-Class. Fixed price including VAT confirmed before booking, name-board welcome included, no night or weekend surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport for a private jet in Paris?
Most often Paris-Le Bourget, some fifteen kilometres north-east of central Paris, devoted mainly to business aviation. Pontoise-Cormeilles-en-Vexin also receives business aircraft, but not flights from non-Schengen countries.
How long does it take from Le Bourget to Paris?
Usually 30 to 50 minutes by car to central Paris, depending on the time of day and the traffic.
Do you need a passport for a private flight from London?
Yes, in practice: a passport is required to enter the United Kingdom, except in specific cases. As the United Kingdom is outside the Schengen area, the aircraft must land at an airport that provides border control and customs, such as Le Bourget, where your documents are checked on arrival.
Can my chauffeur meet me at the aircraft?
It depends on the FBO and the airport rules: check with your operator. Otherwise, your chauffeur waits for you at the terminal exit; give us the name of the FBO when you book.
How much does the Le Bourget – Paris transfer cost?
€119 by sedan, €149 by van and €219 by prestige sedan, fixed prices including VAT for any address in Paris. Other journeys are on quotation.
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Sources
- Paris-Le Bourget Airport: location and operator (ACNUSA, French airport noise control authority)
- Written question of 10/10/2024 on the Paris-Le Bourget customs office and ministerial answer of 03/04/2025 (French Senate)
- Le Bourget airport (Town of Le Bourget)
- AIP France, AD 2 LFPT Pontoise-Cormeilles-en-Vexin, AIRAC of 3 September 2026 (SIA, DGAC)
- EU international airports (AIU) (French customs)
- Paris Air Show 2027 (SIAE, official organiser)
Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.
Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 6 November 2026.
Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.