Private jet to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The Arc is run at ParisLongchamp in the Bois de Boulogne, usually on the first Sunday in October. The 2027 date is not announced yet. Jets land at Paris Le Bourget and a car does the last leg.
- 2027 date
- Not announced yet
- Last edition
- Sunday 4 October 2026
- Venue
- ParisLongchamp, Paris 16e
- Distance
- 2,400 m on turf
How the trip works
Fly to Paris Le Bourget (LFPB), about 11 km from central Paris, then drive to ParisLongchamp in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of the city. Le Bourget does not normally need slots and clears customs at the FBO.
From 2027 the Arc is open to geldings for the first time, after the European Pattern Committee approved a France Galop proposal in September 2026.
The racecourse sits between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement and holds about 50,000 spectators. Le Bourget is on the north-eastern side of Paris, so the transfer crosses the city; Universal Weather puts the drive from Le Bourget to central Paris alone at 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Jets cannot take off from Le Bourget between 22:15 and 06:00, so a same-evening return after racing has to leave before the cut-off. Our Paris page shows routes and estimates, and empty legs into Paris can suit a flexible weekend.
Sources:Wikipedia: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (usual date, distance, prize money)Venatour: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 package (race day Sunday 4 October 2026)ITV Racing, 4 September 2026: Arc will be open to geldings from 2027Wikipedia: Longchamp Racecourse (Bois de Boulogne, 16th arrondissement, capacity)Universal Weather and Aviation, December 2025: Paris, France business aviation destination guideGlobalCharter: private jet to the Paris Air Show 2027 (trade and public days; Le Bourget about 11 km from Paris)
The Arc: dates and key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Usual date | The first Sunday in October |
| 2027 date | Not announced yet (the first Sunday in October 2027 is 3 October) |
| Last edition | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| Distance | 2,400 m on turf |
| Prize money | €5,000,000 (2024 figure) |
| Entry | Open to geldings from 2027 |
France Galop publishes the fixture list; we update this page when the 2027 date is confirmed.
Sources:Wikipedia: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (usual date, distance, prize money)Venatour: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 package (race day Sunday 4 October 2026)ITV Racing, 4 September 2026: Arc will be open to geldings from 2027
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Paris airports for private jets
| Airport | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) | About 11 km from central Paris, north-east | No slots or prior permission outside special events; customs at the FBO in 5 to 10 minutes; no jet take-offs 22:15 to 06:00 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) | North-east of Paris | Private arrivals 05:30 to 23:59; prior permission with 24 hours' notice; parking limited to a few hours |
| Paris Orly (LFPO) | South-east of Paris | Only private flights connecting with airline flights; prior permission with 24 hours' notice |
Le Bourget is the default for private flights. In peak periods, aircraft that cannot be parked there may be limited to quick turns.
Sources:Universal Weather and Aviation, December 2025: Paris, France business aviation destination guideGlobalCharter: private jet to the Paris Air Show 2027 (trade and public days; Le Bourget about 11 km from Paris)
Le Bourget to ParisLongchamp
The usual last leg. Your FBO arranges a driver to meet the aircraft. Allow for traffic across Paris: 20 minutes to 1.5 hours to the centre alone.
Published helicopter routes link Le Bourget with the Paris heliport at Issy-les-Moulineaux (LFPI); the last stretch is still by car.
Le Bourget accepts arrivals around the clock and clears customs at the FBO 24 hours a day, so a Saturday night arrival is straightforward.
Sources:Universal Weather and Aviation, December 2025: Paris, France business aviation destination guideFrench AIP SUP 047/25: Paris Air Show 2025, airspace and aerodrome measures (copy hosted by Universal Aviation)
Jets for the Arc
Light and midsize jets cover most European trips to Paris.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is the 2027 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?+
The 2027 date is not announced yet. The race is usually run on the first Sunday in October, which in 2027 falls on 3 October. The 2026 Arc was on Sunday 4 October.
Where is the Arc run?+
At ParisLongchamp, in the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Which airport should I fly into?+
Paris Le Bourget, about 11 km from central Paris. Charles de Gaulle and Orly accept private jets only in limited cases.
Can I fly home the same evening?+
Yes, if the jet leaves Le Bourget before 22:15. Jet take-offs are not permitted from 22:15 to 06:00.
What does a light jet cost in France?+
Light jets charter at about €4,130 to €6,490 per flight hour for the whole aircraft, before airport, handling and parking charges.
Related pages
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.Wikipedia: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (usual date, distance, prize money)
- 2.Venatour: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2026 package (race day Sunday 4 October 2026)
- 3.ITV Racing, 4 September 2026: Arc will be open to geldings from 2027
- 4.Wikipedia: Longchamp Racecourse (Bois de Boulogne, 16th arrondissement, capacity)
- 5.Universal Weather and Aviation, December 2025: Paris, France business aviation destination guide
- 6.GlobalCharter: private jet to the Paris Air Show 2027 (trade and public days; Le Bourget about 11 km from Paris)
- 7.French AIP SUP 047/25: Paris Air Show 2025, airspace and aerodrome measures (copy hosted by Universal Aviation)
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