VIP airliners carry Monaco groups that no business jet can seat, such as a corporate hospitality group for the Grand Prix or a large family celebration.
Airbus introduced the A340-300 in 1993. It seats 30 to 60 with a published range of 7,400 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 6,950 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus
- Year introduced: 1993
- Seating: 30 to 60
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 208.9 feet
- Wingspan: 197.8 feet
- Height: 55.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,950 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
The Airbus A340-300 on a Monaco Trip
With 7,400 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Nice, the gateway for Monaco, and cities such as Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles, allowing for reserves and routing. The Grand Prix in early June, the Monaco Yacht Show in September and the summer season are the busiest times on the Riviera, so those dates book first.
Monaco has no runway, so an aircraft this size lands at Nice Côte d’Azur, about ten nautical miles from the Monaco Heliport, and the last part of the trip is by car or by helicopter. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before you book.
How Monaco Clients Use the Airbus A340-300
Few airliners are fitted out with private cabins, and Grand Prix week takes many of them, so a large Monaco group should ask for a quote as soon as the dates are known.
Give us the dates, the number of passengers, the bags and the city you are leaving from, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft is right for the trip or put a better one in front of you.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $25,000 to $35,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Airbus A340-300 charter to or from Monaco, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Airbus unless noted otherwise.