Traveling to Europe this summer? Let the continent’s most high-profile sporting events serve as your compass. From world-class tennis and the thrill of cycling to the adrenaline rush of F1, read on for our top picks for your next private jet destination:
Wimbledon – London
Monday, June 29, through Sunday, July 12, 2026
The world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament (founded 1887) returns to London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club through July 12. It’s the only remaining Grand Slam event still played on grass: 8-millimeter tall 100% ryegrass, to be exact.
After taking in the Grand Slam action, pack your wellies for the 90-minute journey (via train or private car) to the Cotswolds. A British-favorite country retreat just northwest of London, equally known for its bucolic rolling hills, charming honey-stone villages, and quaint farms as its Michelin-star dining, design-forward boutique hotels and members-only clubs. There are over 100 villages and towns to explore including the unspoilt beauty of the medieval village of Castle Combe (named the prettiest in all of England), home to The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club, a 40-room luxury hotel, 18-hole championship golf course and Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant situated on a 14th century estate.
How to get there:
Flying private jet charter to London Northolt (NHT)—the preferred private airport for visitors to London—will place you just 8.7 miles away from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Tour de France – Barcelona, Spain
July 4 to July 26
The 113th edition of the most famous cycling race in the world, the Tour de France, will kick-off in Barcelona. As the Grand Départ city, the iconic race’s first three stages will pass through several historic Catalan cities along the Balearic Sea, including Tarragona and Granollers.
Stay and play along Catalonia’s rugged Costa Brava, or “Wild Coast,” a 120-mile stretch of coastline 40 miles north of Barcelona along the sparkling Mediterranean. The region’s untouched natural beauty has long been a haven for artists and creatives: Salvador Dali made his home at Portlligat and Truman Capote wrote “In Cold Blood” in the town of Palamós. Today, that bohemian spirit is reflected in a boundary-pushing, Michelin-recognized gastronomic scene (pioneered by legendary Spanish chef Ferran Adrià, of three-star elBulli), wine makers employing low-intervention techniques and boutique hoteliers reimagining existing structures (Esperit Roca, in a 19th-century fortress and Palau Fugit in an 18th century Baroque palace).
How to get there:
Charter flights into Barcelona are served by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), the city’s main airport with a dedicated private jet terminal, just 10-15 minutes from the city’s center.
Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix – Stavelot, Belgium
July 17–19, 2026
Situated high in the heart of the High Ardennes, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps or “Spa” is one of motorsport’s most iconic venues. The sweeping 7.004 km, 19-turn track hosted its first Grand Prix in 1925 and a Formula 1 race in the inaugural F1 World Championship in 1950. The Belgian Grand Prix has been held at the circuit every F1 season since 1985.
After the race weekend, head 2.5 hours north to discover the under-the-radar city of Ghent. The medieval port city, woven together by a network of picturesque canals, pairs centuries-old architecture— the 7th century ruins of the St Bavo’s Abbey are the oldest in Ghent— with a fresh, youthful energy. The city is a hub for adaptive-reuse hotels, including the 38-room 1898 The Post Hotel set in a neo-Gothic former post office dating back to 1896 and the Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof situated in an Louis XIV- style 18th century townhouse. And it’s replete with exceptional dining options, with a vibrant culinary scene boasting 77 (as of 2026) Michelin-recognized restaurants.
How to get there:
Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) is the primary gateway for private jet charter flights to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Located 42 minutes from Spa, a 20-minute helicopter transfer is a popular option for the final leg of the trip to the Belgian Grand Prix.
