Jet Privé Londres vers Amalfi

The Amalfi Coast occupies rarefied territory in global travel. UNESCO has recognized it as a cultural landscape of outstanding universal value; travelers have considered it essential since the Grand Tour. The 50 kilometers of coastline between Positano and Vietri sul Mare offer something genuinely unique: vertical villages clinging to cliffs, terraced lemon groves, a maritime culture dating back millennia, and a particular quality of light that has drawn artists for centuries.

For British travelers, the Amalfi Coast has been a destination since the Romantic era. Today's challenge is access: the coast has no airport, and the winding Strada Statale 163 tests patience and courage in equal measure. Private aviation to Naples, followed by helicopter or luxury transfer, transforms the journey from ordeal to experience.

The Journey Structure

The Amalfi Coast has no commercial airport. Journey structure:

Segment 1: London to Naples

• Distance: 1,700 km
• Flight time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Arrival: Naples International Airport (NAP)

Segment 2: Naples to Amalfi Coast

Multiple options:

• Helicopter: 15-20 minutes to Positano helipad or Ravello area
• Luxury car: 60-90 minutes depending on destination and traffic
• Private boat: Naples to Positano/Amalfi by sea (60-90 minutes)

Flight Details and Pricing

• Distance: 1,700 km
• Flight time (to Naples): 2 hours 30 minutes

London Departure

London Farnborough (EGLF)

Premium business aviation:

• Purpose-built facilities
• 45 minutes from central London
• Excellent departure experience

London Luton (EGGW)

Efficient north London option:

• Signature Flight Support FBO
• Good access from City

Naples Arrival

Naples International Airport (LIRN)

Gateway to the Amalfi Coast:

• Location: 7 km from Naples center
• Private terminal: Available
• Helicopter operators: Based at airport
• Ground transport: Luxury cars arranged

Transfer Options

Helicopter

The premium choice:

• Naples to Positano: 15 minutes
• Naples to Ravello area: 20 minutes
• Experience: Aerial views of Vesuvius, Sorrento Peninsula, coastline
• Landing: Helipads at various points; hotel can arrange transfer from landing

Luxury Car

The scenic option:

• Naples to Positano: 75-90 minutes
• Naples to Amalfi: 60-75 minutes
• Route: A3 motorway then SS163 (the coastal road)
• Warning: The coastal road is narrow, winding, and traffic-prone in season

Private Boat

Arrival by sea:

• Naples port to Positano: 60-90 minutes
• Experience: Coastal approach, arrive at marina
• Best for: Those continuing by yacht or preferring sea arrival

The Amalfi Coast: Destinations

Positano

The most photographed village:

• Character: Vertical village cascading to beach
• Hotels: Le Sirenuse, Il San Pietro, Franco's Bar
• Atmosphere: Most glamorous, most crowded
• Beaches: Spiaggia Grande, Fornillo

Ravello

The cultural choice:

• Character: Hilltop village, gardens, music festival
• Hotels: Belmond Hotel Caruso, Palazzo Avino
• Atmosphere: Quieter, more refined, Wagner connections
• Gardens: Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone

Amalfi

The historic center:

• Character: Former maritime republic, cathedral, paper mills
• Hotels: Santa Caterina, smaller properties
• History: Medieval maritime power, Arab influences

Praiano

The quieter alternative:

• Character: Between Positano and Amalfi, fewer tourists
• Hotels: Casa Angelina (minimalist luxury)
• Beach: Gavitella with beach club

Dining

Positano

• Zass (Il San Pietro): Michelin-starred, cliff-edge setting
• La Sponda (Le Sirenuse): Candlelit terrace, 400 candles nightly
• Next2: Contemporary, town center
• Da Adolfo: Beach restaurant, boat access only

Ravello

• Belvedere (Caruso): Infinity pool terrace dining
• Rossellinis (Palazzo Avino): Michelin-starred
• Cumpa Cosimo: Traditional, local institution

Amalfi

• Glicine (Santa Caterina): Hotel restaurant, sea views
• Marina Grande: Waterfront, seafood

Accommodation

Positano

• Le Sirenuse: The address, Sersale family, La Sponda terrace
• Il San Pietro: Cliff-edge dramatic, private beach, Michelin restaurant
• Palazzo Murat: Historic, courtyard, central location
• Villa Tre Ville: Franco Zeffirelli's estate, exclusive

Ravello

• Belmond Hotel Caruso: 11th-century palazzo, infinity pool
• Palazzo Avino: Former 12th-century palace, Rossellinis restaurant

Praiano

• Casa Angelina: White minimalist design, Gavitella beach access

The Amalfi Season

High Season (June-September)

• July-August: Peak Italian holidays, maximum crowds on SS163
• Weather: Hot, excellent for swimming
• Reservations: Essential everywhere
• Traffic: Coastal road congested, helicopter strongly recommended

Shoulder Seasons

• April-May: Excellent—flowers, pleasant temperatures, manageable crowds
• September-October: Ideal—warm sea, departing tourists, harvest season

Off-Season

• November-March: Many hotels closed, some open for quieter experience
• Christmas/New Year: Some properties open, festive atmosphere

Capri Connection

Capri pairs naturally with the Amalfi Coast:

• Positano to Capri: 30-40 minutes by private boat
• Day trips: Easily arranged from coast hotels
• Combined itineraries: Split time between coast and island
• See London to Capri

Romantic Travel

The Amalfi Coast dominates romantic travel:

• Honeymoons: Le Sirenuse, Il San Pietro top choices
• Proposals: Ravello gardens, Positano terraces
• Anniversaries: Return visits to special hotels
• Weddings: Destination weddings at villas and hotels

Empty Legs

The London-Naples corridor generates empty leg opportunities:

• Aircraft positioning for Amalfi Coast traffic
• Returns after drop-offs
• 30-50% discounts with flexibility

Related Routes

• London to Capri island alternative
• London to Naples city focus
• Paris to Amalfi French connection

For the return journey, see Amalfi to London.

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