Private jets to Cannes
Cannes has its own business airport at Mandelieu, just west of the town, which takes smaller jets. Larger aircraft land at Nice and transfer along the coast. Demand peaks around the Film Festival in May and the city's big trade fairs.
Cannes at a glance
- Arrive at
- Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ), Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- From London
- About 1h 55m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- light jet, midsize, super midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Cannes
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 55m
Farnborough, 560 nm - From Manchester
- About 2h 20m
Manchester, 693 nm - From Liverpool
- About 2h 20m
Liverpool John Lennon, 704 nm - From Birmingham
- About 2h 10m
Birmingham, 638 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 45m
Edinburgh, 843 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 45m
Glasgow, 859 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- Cannes-Mandelieu takes smaller jets only, so it suits light and some midsize aircraft. We check the aircraft against the airport's limits when we quote.
- For a larger jet, Nice Côte d'Azur is the usual alternative, with a road or helicopter transfer to Cannes.
- Slots and parking tighten during the Film Festival and other major events, so book early for May.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Cannes from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
| Super midsize | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | Longer European trips and North Africa |
Flying to Cannes: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Cannes?
About 1 hour 55 minutes to Cannes-Mandelieu in a light or midsize jet.
Can any private jet land in Cannes?
No. Cannes-Mandelieu takes smaller jets only. Larger aircraft land at Nice, and we arrange the transfer to Cannes.
How long is a private flight to Cannes from elsewhere in the UK?
About 2h 20m from Manchester, 2h 20m from Liverpool, 2h 10m from Birmingham, 2h 45m from Edinburgh, 2h 45m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
