Cannes-Mandelieu Airport
The exclusive gateway to Cannes and the French Riviera, offering intimate VIP facilities and direct access to the famous Croisette. Ideal during the Film Festival and yacht season.
Get an instant quoteCannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) is the boutique private aviation gateway to Cannes and the western French Riviera, located just 6km west of La Croisette. Unlike Nice, CEQ is a smaller, more intimate facility serving only light and midsize jets due to its 1,610m runway.
A single FBO operates on-airport: Cannes Aviation, offering full VIP handling, fuel, customs, and yacht coordination. Operating hours are 08:00 to 20:00 with no overnight operations. Larger aircraft (heavy and ultra-long-range jets) must position into Nice (NCE) 35km east instead.
Peak demand is concentrated around the Cannes Film Festival (mid-May) and the summer yacht season (June through September). The Monaco Grand Prix in late May creates extended peak demand across the broader Riviera FBO network. Booking handling slots 6 to 8 weeks ahead during May is essential.
- Distance
- 6km W
- Runway
- 1,610m / 5,282ft
- Operating
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, Avgas
- Customs
- Available
- FBOs
- 1 available
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at CEQ
Premium ground handling and concierge services on-airport.
Cannes Aviation
- VIP Handling
- Fuel
- Catering
+33 4 93 90 40 40
Services at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport
What's available on-airport for arriving and departing private aviation clients.
Popular routes from CEQ
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Cannes travel information
Essential context for visitors arriving via CEQ.
Essential information
- Timezone
- CET/CEST
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Language
- French
- Weather
- Mediterranean, 300 days of sunshine annually
Nearby attractions
- La Croisette – 10 minutes
- Monaco – 50 minutes
- Saint-Tropez – 45 minutes
Frequently asked questions: CEQ
Can large jets land at Cannes-Mandelieu?
The 1,610m runway limits aircraft size. Light and midsize jets like the Citation XLS and Phenom 300 can operate. Larger heavy and ultra-long-range jets must use Nice (NCE) 35km east instead.
When is the busiest time at Cannes-Mandelieu?
The Cannes Film Festival in mid-May creates the single busiest week of the year, with handling slots booked weeks in advance. Summer yacht season (June through September) and the Monaco GP (late May) extend peak demand.
How close is Cannes-Mandelieu to La Croisette?
Just 6km from the famous Croisette boulevard and the Palais des Festivals. Car transfers run 10 to 15 minutes, making it the fastest premium arrival for Film Festival guests.
Can Lineaum coordinate yacht transfers from CEQ?
Yes. Cannes Aviation specialises in coordinating with super yacht crews for seamless transfers between aircraft and vessels berthed in Cannes, Antibes, or onward along the Riviera.
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