Why Fly Private to Events

Major events attract massive crowds — and massive crowds mean overwhelmed airports, overbooked hotels, surge-priced commercial flights, and hours lost to traffic and queues. Private jet charter eliminates every one of these friction points.

When you fly private to an event, you depart on your schedule, land at the closest airport to the venue (often a small field that commercial airlines do not serve), and step off the aircraft into a waiting car — no terminal, no baggage carousel, no taxi queue. The journey becomes part of the experience rather than an obstacle to overcome.

Plane Selection has been arranging event charter flights for over 20 years, with particular expertise in European events along the French Riviera, the Alps, and major capitals. We understand the unique logistics of event travel: the airport congestion, the slot restrictions, the ground transport challenges, and the last-minute schedule changes that events inevitably produce.

Motorsport Events

Motorsport attracts some of the highest concentrations of private jet traffic in the world. The Monaco Grand Prix alone generates over 1,000 private jet movements in a single weekend. Plane Selection arranges flights for clients attending Formula 1 races, MotoGP, Le Mans 24 Hours, and other major motorsport events worldwide.

Monaco Grand Prix

The jewel in the motorsport calendar. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) — just 20 minutes by helicopter from Monte Carlo — is our home territory. We arrange jet-to-helicopter transfers, secure priority landing slots during the busiest weekend of the year, and coordinate VIP ground transport to the paddock, yachts, or hospitality suites. Book early — Monaco slots sell out months in advance.

Other Key Races

Silverstone (British GP), Monza (Italian GP), Barcelona (Spanish GP), Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and the new Las Vegas Grand Prix — we organise private flights to every round of the Formula 1 calendar, plus MotoGP, WEC, and Rally events.

Film Festivals and Cultural Events

Cannes Film Festival

Cannes transforms the Riviera every May. The Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) is just minutes from the Palais des Festivals, and we arrange direct flights from London, Paris, Geneva, Milan, and beyond. Helicopter transfers to yachts, villa-to-villa shuttles, and multi-stop Riviera itineraries are all part of our Cannes offering.

Venice Film Festival

Fly into Venice Marco Polo (VCE) or the closer Treviso (TSF) and transfer by water taxi to the Lido. We coordinate boat transfers to match screening schedules and arrange return flights at any hour.

Art Basel (Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong)

The global art calendar's anchor events draw collectors, gallerists, and artists from every continent. We arrange flights to all three Art Basel locations, along with ground transport and concierge services for the surrounding events and dinners that define Art Basel week.

Ski Season Charter

The Alps come alive between December and April, and private aviation is the preferred way to reach Europe's premier ski resorts. Commercial airports near ski resorts are limited in capacity and often subject to weather delays. Private jets can access smaller airports closer to the slopes, cutting transfer times dramatically.

• Chambery (CMF): Gateway to Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, and the Three Valleys. 90 minutes by road to the slopes.
• Sion (SIR): Closest airport to Verbier, Crans-Montana, and Zermatt. Under an hour to most resorts.
• Innsbruck (INN): Gateway to St. Anton, Ischgl, and the Austrian Tyrol.
• Bolzano (BZO): Access to the Dolomites — Cortina d'Ampezzo, Val Gardena, Alta Badia.

We arrange return trips timed to match your ski week, including equipment transport, group flights for chalet parties, and helicopter transfers directly to resort helipads where available.

Wedding and Celebration Flights

Your wedding day should be perfect from the very first moment. Private jet charter ensures you and your guests arrive relaxed, on time, and already in the celebratory spirit. We arrange:

• Bride and groom flights with champagne and floral arrangements on board
• Group charter for wedding guests (see our Group Charter page)
• Helicopter transfers from airport to venue (particularly popular for Riviera, Lake Como, and Tuscan weddings)
• Honeymoon departures timed to the minute after the reception

Whether your wedding is in a Provencal chateau, a Sardinian beach club, or a Scottish castle, we make the travel seamless for everyone involved.

Concert and Festival Flights

From intimate jazz clubs to stadium-filling world tours, music events create unique travel demands. Artists, production teams, VIP fans, and sponsors all need to be in the right place at the right time. We arrange:

• Artist and band travel on multi-leg tours (including crew and equipment)
• VIP fan transport to sold-out concerts and festivals
• Festival season shuttles (Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Coachella)
• After-party flights — because the best nights do not end on schedule

Concierge Services

Event charter through Plane Selection is more than just a flight. Our concierge team can arrange every element of your event experience:

• VIP tickets and hospitality: Access to premium seating, hospitality suites, paddock passes, and backstage areas
• Ground transport: Limousines, luxury SUVs, or helicopter transfers from airport to venue
• Accommodation: Hotel and villa bookings near event venues, including properties that are typically unavailable through public channels
• Restaurant reservations: Tables at the most sought-after restaurants during peak event periods
• Security: Close protection and secure transport for high-profile clients

Plan Your Event Flight

Tell us which event you are attending, how many guests are travelling, and where you are departing from. We will recommend the best aircraft, the closest airport, and the smoothest ground transport — plus any concierge services to make the experience unforgettable.

Contact Plane Selection today and turn your next event into an experience that starts the moment you step on board.