Private Jet Charter · France
Cannes
The Riviera's silver-screen capital
Private Jet Charter to Cannes
Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD) sits seven minutes from the Croisette and offers direct ramp transfers to the Carlton, Martinez, and Majestic. The runway is restricted to aircraft under twenty-two tonnes — typically Light Jets such as the Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300, or Pilatus PC-24 — making it one of Europe's more restricted arrival points.
Larger aircraft route via Nice (LFMN), thirty-five minutes east along the coastal Bord de Mer, or twelve minutes by helicopter direct to the Cannes Heliport at Mandelieu. During the Festival, the Cannes Lions, MIPIM, and the Yachting Festival, private aviation movements rise sharply and slot times need to be requested months in advance.
Why Fly Private to Cannes
- Land 7 minutes from the Croisette at LFMD
- Slots tighten during festival season
- Direct yacht-tender transfers from Cannes harbour
- Discreet arrivals away from the press scrum
- Helicopter shuttle from Nice if travelling on a heavier jet
Quick Facts
Flight Time from London
2h 05m
Recommended Aircraft
Light Jet (LFMD) / Midsize Jet (LFMN)
From London (indicative)
£15,500 – £24,000
Best Season
May (Festival), June (Lions), September (Yacht Show)
Timezone
CET / CEST (UTC+1 / +2)
Currency · Language
EUR (€) · French
Arrivals
Airports & FBOs
Airports
Cannes Mandelieu
LFMD7 min to the Croisette, ≤22 t MTOW only
Nice Côte d'Azur
LFMNHeavy & ultra long range alternative, 35 min west
Preferred FBOs
Sky Valet Cannes
LFMDVIP terminal with direct car ramp
Sky Valet Nice
LFMNRiviera's largest FBO operator
Where to Stay
Recommended Hotels
Legendary
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic
Croisette
The Festival hotel — directly opposite the Palais
Legendary
InterContinental Carlton
Croisette
Belle Époque icon, fully restored 2023
Legendary
Hôtel Martinez
Croisette
Hyatt's flagship, La Palme d'Or two-star dining
Legendary
Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Antibes (15 min)
The Riviera's most storied hotel
Boutique
Villa Saint-Ange
Provence (50 min)
Urban
JW Marriott Cannes
Croisette
Our concierge desk arranges preferred rates, suite upgrades, and chauffeured transfers from the FBO to any of these properties. Contact us to coordinate.
The City
Neighbourhoods
La Croisette
The 2km seafront promenade — palace hotels, the Palais, Vuitton & Chanel boutiques.
Le Suquet
The medieval old town climbing to the cathedral and Musée de la Castre.
Île Sainte-Marguerite
Five minutes by tender — La Guérite beach club and Man-in-the-Iron-Mask fortress.
Mougins
Hilltop village 15 min inland, Picasso's last home, gourmet restaurants.
The Table
Dining & Social
La Palme d'Or
Two-star modern French
Hôtel Martinez
La Guérite
Beach club
Île Sainte-Marguerite
Da Bouttau
Italian
Carlton
Maison Barrière Le Fouquet's
Brasserie
Majestic
Astoux et Brun
Seafood institution
Vieux Port
Reservations at flagship rooms can be arranged on request — including private rooms, full buy-outs, and chef's table experiences.
The Calendar
Events That Drive Private Aviation
May (12 days)
Festival de Cannes
One of the most prominent film festivals — book 6 months ahead
June
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
30,000+ delegates, peak Lear & Phenom traffic
March
MIPIM (real estate)
Industry's largest property event
September
Cannes Yachting Festival
Largest in-water boat show in Europe
October
MIPCOM (TV)
Global TV content market
Slot and ramp capacity tightens around marquee events — we recommend booking 6–12 weeks ahead of the calendar peak.
Onward Transfer
Ground & Helicopter Transfers
Chauffeur
7 min
LFMD → Carlton / Majestic / Martinez
Helicopter
12 min
LFMN → Cannes Heliport (Mandelieu)
Chauffeur
35 min
LFMN → Croisette via Bord de Mer
Yacht Tender
5–10 min
Vieux Port → anchored yacht in the bay
Good to Know
Operational Notes
LFMD restricted to ≤22 tonnes MTOW — Light Jets only
Festival period: slots gone 6+ months ahead, premium positioning
LFMD operates 06:00–22:00 (no night ops)
Helicopter shuttle Nice ↔ Cannes runs continuously during festival season
Onward & Inbound
Popular Routes from Cannes
Cannes → London
2h 05m · Midsize Jet · from £15,500
Cannes → Paris
1h 30m · Light Jet · from £12,500
Cannes → Geneva
1h 05m · Light Jet · from £10,500
Cannes → Ibiza
1h 35m · Light Jet · from £13,200
Cannes → Monaco
10 min (helicopter) · Helicopter · from £2,800
Cannes → Saint-Tropez
15 min (helicopter) · Helicopter · from £3,500
FAQ
Cannes Charter — Questions Answered
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