Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025

Our international trip support team has key information for you for the third race in the F1 series on the 2025 races that impact BGA: the Grand Prix in Monaco, which will take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Voted as #1 Best International Trip Planning in the 2025 ProPilot PRASE Survey, our global team of local experts is dedicated to supporting your operations. The World Fuel Trip Support team is available 24/7 to provide additional information or to help with your trip at [email protected]m.

Airport information from our international trip support team

According to our World Fuel Trip Support team, the nearest airports, Nice (LFMN) and Cannes (LFMD), are expected to be extremely busy with restrictions during the race weekend on May 23-25, 2025, as the F1 event overlaps with the famous Cannes Film Festival, held in Cannes, France on May 13-24, 2025. Per French DGAC (https://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/media/store/documents/file/l/f/lf_sup_a_2025_022_en.pdf), slot and operating restrictions will go into effect at LFMD starting on May 12, 2025 – more information can be found below. For LFMN, since it is slot coordinated year-round, the only change will be specific flight restrictions during the race weekend (also listed below).

Nice - LFMN

Three FBOs: DC Aviation G-OPS, Signature, and Aviapartner
No overnight parking available - Plan passenger drop and reposition according to available slots and short ground time
No hangar space available
Prior permission and mandatory slots
- Authorized slot time may be different from the requested time – be sure to use the authorized time only
- Filed flight plans must match the authorized slot times, and slot numbers are to be in line 18 of the ICAO flight plan
  - Example for arrival: RMK/ASLLFMNA123456789
  - Example for departure: RMK/ASLLFMND123456789
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Operating restrictions starting May 23 at 0000UTC (0200 LCL) and lasting until May 26 at 2159UTC (2359 LCL):
  - VFR departures and arrivals are prohibited.
  - IFR flights between LFMN and LFMD are prohibited.

Cannes - LFMD

One FBO - Cannes Airport Handling/Sky Valet
Parking & hangar space is limited
Prior permission is required
Slots are mandatory from May 12, 2025 until September 15, 2025:
- During the event period the authorized slot time may be significantly different from requested time due to capacity, ensure to use the authorized time only
- Filed flight plans must match the authorized slot times and slot numbers are to be in line 18 of the ICAO flight plan
  - Example for arrival: RMK/ASLLFMDA123456789
  - Example for departure: RMK/ASLLFMDD123456789
- Operating hours: 0600UTC (0800 LCL) to Sunset plus 30 minutes (around 1930 UTC (2130 LCL))
- Operating restrictions starting May 23 at 0001UTC (0201 LCL) and lasting until May 26 at 1931UTC (2131 LCL) (sunset plus 30 minutes):
  - IFR flights between LFMD and LFMN are prohibited
  - Inbound and outbound VFR aircraft are prohibited except for piston-powered aircraft

Ground transportation for both airports

Shuttle buses, taxis, and limousines service to all major downtown hotels from the airports
All FBOs can arrange crew transport
All major car rental companies have service counters in the terminal
Helicopter charter from Nice or Cannes to Monaco is available and can be arranged by FBOs

Distances from the airports

LFMN:
- 9 km / 5.5 miles to downtown - normally takes 18 minutes by car
- 32 km / 20 miles to the Monaco F1 Circuit - normally takes 35 minutes by car
- Heli flight time Nice-Monaco: 7 min

LFMD:
- 6 km / 4 miles to downtown - normally takes 15-20 minutes by car
- 60 km / 37.5 miles to the Monaco F1 Circuit – normally takes 60-70 minutes by car
- Heli flight time Cannes-Monaco: 10 min

Alternative aircraft parking from our trip support team

The following airports provide more flexible parking on a “first come, first serve” basis:

Genova – LIMJ: 83 NM
Marseille – LFML: 88 NM
Torino – LIMF: 94 NM
Avignon – LFMV: 102 NM
Nimes – LFTW: 122 NM
Montpellier – LFMT: 142 NM

Key visitor info from our international trip support team

Citizens of some 60 non-EU countries including the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many Latin American countries do not require a visa for a short stay in France (less than 90 days).
- Use the French Visa Wizard to check whether you need a visa: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/
France is part of the Schengen area. Passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
Entry to Monaco: Foreign nationals who are authorized to enter mainland France for a short stay without a visa are also authorized to enter and stay in Monaco. When a short-stay visa is required, and the main destination is Monaco, the consulate in France will issue a Schengen visa valid for Monaco and the Schengen area.

Hotels

There are several hotels still available in Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. Most travelers attending the Monaco Grand Prix choose to stay in Nice. Check for package options which have blocked rooms at luxury hotels within walking distance or include daily ground transfers. Remember to read the terms and conditions before making your final decision.
Recommended hotels in Nice, Cannes, and Monaco:
- JW Marriott Cannes
- Canopy by Hilton Cannes
- DoubleTree Nice Centre
- Moxy Sophia Antipolis
- Mama Shelter
- Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal
Whether staying in Nice, Cannes, or Monaco, check the current availability through the hotel brand website:
- www.marriott.com
- www.hilton.com

For more information on the race and Monaco, please see the following resources:

Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025

Airport Information