The closest airport to the Westside
Santa Monica Airport sits between Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista and West Los Angeles. For private flyers headed to the beach cities, Brentwood or Century City, it can put you just minutes from your destination, well away from the crowds and traffic around LAX.
There are no airline flights here, only private and general aviation, so arrivals are quick and quiet. Your RielVIP chauffeur is waiting when you land, our chauffeurs hold the permits required to pick up at SMO, and you know your price before you book.
How your Santa Monica Airport pickup works
- Book at least 5 hours ahead. Enter your aircraft's tail number in the Plane Ticket field, and your FBO or hangar in Extra Notes. You'll see your price before you confirm.
- We track your flight. Private schedules change. Your chauffeur follows your actual arrival, and if your departure moves by more than an hour, call or text us at (213) 822-7658.
- Your chauffeur meets you on arrival. Choose Meet & Greet and your chauffeur waits with a name sign, or any text you prefer, and handles your luggage.
- Take the time you need. Waiting is free for 30 minutes after you land.
Good to know about SMO
Santa Monica Airport's runway was shortened in 2017, so larger business jets often use Van Nuys or LAX instead. Check with your operator which airport your aircraft can use. We pick up at all three, and the drive from each to the Westside is very different at rush hour.
The City of Santa Monica can close the airport after the end of 2028 under its agreement with the FAA. Until that happens, the airport remains open for private flights and we pick up there as usual.
Vehicles for your SMO transfer
Choose from executive sedans and SUVs, including our Premium SUV and Executive SUV. The seats and luggage space for each vehicle are listed below. Traveling as a group? Book more than one vehicle so nobody waits.
Where we drive from Santa Monica Airport
Most SMO trips are short: Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Century City and Beverly Hills are all close by. We also drive to Malibu, Hollywood, Downtown LA and anywhere in Orange County. Enter your address in the booking form to see your price.
Rides to Santa Monica Airport
Flying out? Your chauffeur picks you up at your home, hotel or office and drops you at your FBO or hangar. Traffic on the 10 and the 405 can turn a short drive into a long one at rush hour, so leave extra time.
Santa Monica Airport car service rates
Your fare is based on the distance of your trip and the vehicle you choose. You'll see the full price before you confirm your booking. Tolls, parking and airport fees are only added when they apply, and they're shown to you before they're charged. Prepaid bookings already include a minimum gratuity. If your plans change, cancel at least 12 hours before your pickup to avoid being charged the full fare.
