About Cannes Film Festival
The Festival de Cannes is the world’s most prestigious film festival, transforming the French Riviera into a twelve-day celebration of cinema, fashion, and luxury. La Croisette boulevard becomes a runway of global celebrities, film moguls, and fashion icons.
From exclusive screenings to yacht parties and Michelin-starred galas, Cannes is the ultimate convergence of art, culture, and opulence. Private aviation traffic at Cannes Mandelieu and Nice airports surges throughout the festival, with demand spiking around opening weekend, headline premieres, and the Palme d’Or ceremony.
For European clients, light jets handle the short Riviera hops in under 90 minutes. From the US and Middle East, heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft are the standard. Note the festival immediately precedes the Monaco Grand Prix, creating an extended period of exceptional Riviera private aviation demand from mid-May into early June.
Event highlights
Private jet charter to Cannes Film Festival
Estimated one-way charter prices. Click to get an instant quote.
From London
- Flight time 1h 50min
- Aircraft Citation XLS
- Capacity Up to 8 passengers
From Paris
- Flight time 1h 20min
- Aircraft Phenom 300
- Capacity Up to 8 passengers
From New York
- Flight time 8h 30min
- Aircraft Gulfstream G650
- Capacity Up to 14 passengers
From Milan
- Flight time 55min
- Aircraft Citation CJ3
- Capacity Up to 7 passengers
From Geneva
- Flight time 50min
- Aircraft Phenom 100
- Capacity Up to 4 passengers
Nearest private jet airports
Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ)
7km from Palais des Festivals
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
35km from Palais des Festivals
Local amenities & concierge
Cannes Film Festival dates
May 12 - May 23, 2026 · Mid-May (Annual)
Get a quote for these datesFrequently asked questions
How much is a private jet to the Cannes Film Festival?
From Paris, expect $8,000 to $12,000 on a light jet. From London, $16,000 to $22,000 on a midsize jet. Transatlantic charters from New York range $120,000 to $150,000 on ultra-long-range aircraft.
Which airport is best for Cannes?
Cannes Mandelieu (CEQ) is just 7km from the Palais des Festivals and the natural choice for short-haul European arrivals on light and midsize jets. Nice (NCE) is a 35km alternative with the runway capacity to accept heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft.
Are Riviera airport slots tight during Cannes?
Yes. Cannes Mandelieu and Nice see exceptional demand throughout the 12-day festival, particularly around opening weekend, the Palme d'Or weekend, and headline premieres. Slot allocation can require alternate FBO routing during peak days.
When should I book my Cannes charter?
Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance. Festival opening weekend and Palme d'Or closing weekend generate the highest pressure, and Monaco GP the following week extends peak Riviera demand into late May.