Cannes Mandelieu is the closest a private jet can land to the Croisette, and it comes with limits. Private jet charter at Cannes Mandelieu is for jets up to 35 tonnes and turboprops up to 22 tonnes, on a 1,540-metre runway, with heavier large-cabin jets using Nice instead.
The airport is closed at night, and specific captain training applies.
Charter-A will tell you at the quote stage which airport suits your aircraft and your plans, and arrange the handling in either case. Charter-A compares the two airports for you, so the choice is clear early.
Flying privately to Cannes
The airport is staffed from 08:00 to 20:00, 08:00 to 21:00 or 08:00 to 22:00 local, depending on the date, and is closed at night. Prior permission is required.
Runway 17/35 is 1,540 metres by 45 metres. Jets up to 35 tonnes and turboprops up to 22 tonnes may use it. It is a Category B aerodrome needing specific captain training. Chapter 3 jets need a noise margin of at least 13 EPNdB, and Chapter 2 aircraft are not accepted. Sky Valet Cannes runs a business aviation terminal with a VIP lounge and crew lounge. Handling is compulsory for non-based aircraft of 12 metres wingspan or more. Customs is by arrangement.
Cannes Mandelieu airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (384 KB)Cannes Mandelieu Airport at a glance
| Location | 245 avenue Francis Tonner, Cannes La Bocca, 06150 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFMD · IATA CEQ |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France |
| Nearest city | Cannes |
| Opening hours | Staffed 08:00–20:00, 08:00–21:00 or 08:00–22:00 local depending on the date. Airport closed at night. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – by arrangement |
| Runway | 17/35 – 1,540 m × 45 m paved (a second 760 m × 18 m paved runway 04/22 is restricted to small aircraft) |
| Private jets | Yes , with limits – jets up to 35 t MTOW only; turboprops up to 22 t MTOW; Category B aerodrome (specific captain training); no Chapter 2 aircraft; Chapter 3 jets need at least 13 EPNdB cumulative margin |
| Handling / FBO | Sky Valet Cannes |
| Private terminal | Sky Valet business aviation terminal: VIP lounge, crew lounge, helicopter transfers |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | en.cannes.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, en.cannes.aeroport.fr, skyvalet.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Cannes
Cannes is the home of the film festival and the Croisette, with the Lérins islands offshore and the perfume town of Grasse in the hills. Antibes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco are all part of the wider Riviera. Visitors come for the festival season, for yachts and for business on the coast.
Private jet flight times to Cannes
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 555 nm · 1,030 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Manchester | 695 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 845 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 165 nm · 310 km | 45 min | 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Cannes is a sector of about 560 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Cannes: your questions answered
What size of jet can use Cannes Mandelieu?
Yes, jets up to 35 tonnes and turboprops up to 22 tonnes. Heavier large-cabin jets must use Nice. Charter-A confirms the right airport for your aircraft at the quote stage.
Is Cannes Mandelieu open at night?
No. The airport is closed at night and staffed 08:00 to 20:00, 21:00 or 22:00 local depending on the date. We plan your flight inside those hours.
Is there a private terminal at Cannes?
Sky Valet Cannes runs a business aviation terminal with a VIP lounge, crew lounge and helicopter transfers.
How long is the flight from London to Cannes by private jet?
About 1 hr 50 min in a light jet and 1 hr 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 555 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Cannes Mandelieu Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Cannes Mandelieu Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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