Helicopter hire in Paris
One heliport, strict routes and no flying over the city itself. Where a helicopter can take you from Paris, and the rules that shape every flight.
- Private hire
- €1,420 to €4,130/hr
- Heliport
- Issy-les-Moulineaux (LFPI)
- Weekend cap
- 70 movements a day
- Sightseeing loops
- Not allowed from Issy
Flying from Paris by helicopter
From the Paris heliport at Issy-les-Moulineaux (ICAO LFPI), run by Groupe ADP. Its published routes keep clear of the prohibited areas P23 (Paris) and P47, and training flights and round-trip sightseeing flights are not allowed there. A private helicopter typically costs €1,420 to €4,130 per flight hour for the whole aircraft.
The Paris heliport sits beside the Seine at Issy-les-Moulineaux. It is a place to start or finish a journey, not a base for tours.
The heliport is administered by Aéroports de Paris through its Le Bourget and general aviation airports division. Flights follow published routes, with the twin-engine-only route B available at the crew's request.
175 helicopters fly in the charter fleets of French certificate holders, most of them Airbus H125s. Paris operators include Mont Blanc Hélicoptères, part of the HBG group, with bases at Paris-Issy and Toussus-le-Noble.
Heading further? See private jets from Paris, Paris to Deauville by jet or the Roland-Garros and Paris Air Show travel pages.
Sources:French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)Mont Blanc Hélicoptères (HBG group): bases and services, checked 19 October 2026DGAC: helicopter operators holding a valid air operator certificate (CTA), list of 2 December 2025 (PDF)
The Paris heliport at Issy-les-Moulineaux
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Tower hours | From 06:00 on weekdays and 07:00 at weekends and on public holidays, closing at 20:00 or 30 minutes after sunset, whichever is later, and never later than 21:00 |
| Weekend limit | No more than 70 movements a day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with stands limited to listed types |
| No sightseeing loops | Circular passenger flights with no stop, or with a tourist stop of under an hour, are not allowed; nor are school or training flights |
| Flight programme | Operators send the day's programme to the heliport by 13:00 on the last working day before |
| Climb performance | Only helicopters able to climb at a 20% gradient with all engines running may use it |
| Night flights | Transport and positioning flights only, on the south route, with at least 4 km visibility and a 1,500 ft cloud base |
| Customs | Notice 48 hours ahead, before 15:00, for flights that need customs |
| Parking stands | Helicopters up to 13.54 m long, the size of an H145 (BK 117 D-3) |
| Crew training | Commercial crews are trained on the site; private pilots fly an arrival and departure with an instructor first |
From the helicopter VAC for LFPI in the French AIP, AIRAC 1 October 2026. Jet A1 fuel is on site; outside its published hours it needs 24 hours' notice.
Sources:French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)
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Le Bourget, Deauville and beyond
A private transfer from the heliport to Paris Le Bourget to meet a business jet, flown on the heliport's published routes. Quoted per flight for the whole helicopter.
The airport sits 7 km east of Deauville. Helicopters park only on stands H1 and H2 and take off and land on the runway in use. The tower keeps longer hours from April to October than in winter; flights outside its hours need 48 hours' notice.
Roland-Garros, the Paris Air Show and the Arc each have their own access plan; see our event travel pages.
Sources:French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)French AIP, AD 2 LFRG Deauville-Normandie (SIA eAIP, AIRAC 1 October 2026)
How helicopters fly around Paris
- Departures and arrivals follow published routes. Route A is the normal route; route B is for twin-engine helicopters only, on the crew's request, and must be flown precisely to stay clear of the prohibited areas P23 (Paris) and P47.
- Entering P47 is prohibited except after an engine failure on take-off.
- Between the heliport and the Pont de Sèvres, helicopters follow the small branch of the Seine.
- A transponder is compulsory on the helicopter routes, and engine start needs clearance from the tower.
- In daytime visual flight the minimum visibility is 1,500 m, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface.
- The site is environmentally sensitive: crews must keep strictly to the published tracks, and night take-offs towards 062° and night landings towards 242° are banned except for emergencies and state aircraft.
Sources:French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)
What goes into a helicopter price in France
A private helicopter is priced for the whole aircraft and its pilot, per flight, not per seat.
- Flying time at the hourly rate for the type: as a guide, €1,420 to €4,130 per flight hour for the whole helicopter.
- Positioning when the helicopter is based away from your pickup point, out to you and back to base.
- Landing, handling and parking at the heliport or airport. At Monaco, handling must be requested before arrival.
- Waiting time if the helicopter holds for you during the day.
- On the Riviera and in the Alps, Monacair and Héli Sécurité publish indicative "from" fares per helicopter for set routes; the final quote depends on date, type and passengers.
Sources:French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LNMC Monaco heliport (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)Monacair: helicopter from Nice, routes and indicative fares, checked 19 October 2026Héli Sécurité: helicopter to Courchevel, checked 19 October 2026
Check the operator holds a French air operator certificate
- A paid passenger flight in France must be flown by an operator holding an air operator certificate (certificat de transporteur aérien, CTA). The DGAC, France's civil aviation authority, publishes the list of helicopter operators with a valid CTA.
- The company selling the seat or the charter is not always the operator. Ask who operates the flight and check the name on the DGAC list.
- Each heliport sets its own conditions: Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux requires crews to be trained on the site, and Monaco limits night flights to pilots with a local qualification.
- As a broker, Altivo Jets names the operator and its certificate before you book.
Sources:DGAC: helicopter operators holding a valid air operator certificate (CTA), list of 2 December 2025 (PDF)French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LNMC Monaco heliport (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)
Helicopters for Paris flights
About half the helicopters on French charter fleets are H125s; twins such as the AS355, H135 and AW109 can also fly the twin-only route B.
Helicopter operators for Paris
Holders of a French air operator certificate with a base in the Paris region.
Sources:Mont Blanc Hélicoptères (HBG group): bases and services, checked 19 October 2026DGAC: helicopter operators holding a valid air operator certificate (CTA), list of 2 December 2025 (PDF)
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistWhere is the Paris heliport?+
At Issy-les-Moulineaux, beside the Seine, run by Groupe ADP. Its ICAO code is LFPI and tram line T2 serves it.
Can I take a helicopter tour over Paris?+
Not from the Paris heliport: round-trip sightseeing flights, and flights with a tourist stop of under an hour, are not allowed there, and routes stay clear of the prohibited area over Paris.
What are the heliport's hours?+
The tower opens at 06:00 on weekdays and 07:00 at weekends and on public holidays, and closes at 20:00 or 30 minutes after sunset, whichever is later, but no later than 21:00.
Can I fly from Paris to Deauville by helicopter?+
Yes, as a private charter to Deauville-Normandie airport, 7 km east of the town. Helicopters land on the runway and park on stands H1 and H2.
How much does a helicopter cost in Paris?+
As a guide, €1,420 to €4,130 per flight hour for the whole helicopter, plus positioning, landing and waiting time.
Who can fly me for money?+
Only an operator with a French air operator certificate (CTA). The DGAC publishes the list; Altivo Jets names the operator before you book.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LFPI Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)
- 2.Mont Blanc Hélicoptères (HBG group): bases and services, checked 19 October 2026
- 3.DGAC: helicopter operators holding a valid air operator certificate (CTA), list of 2 December 2025 (PDF)
- 4.French AIP, AD 2 LFRG Deauville-Normandie (SIA eAIP, AIRAC 1 October 2026)
- 5.French AIP, helicopter VAC AD 3 LNMC Monaco heliport (SIA, AIRAC 1 October 2026, PDF)
- 6.Monacair: helicopter from Nice, routes and indicative fares, checked 19 October 2026
- 7.Héli Sécurité: helicopter to Courchevel, checked 19 October 2026
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