CEQ · Cannes-Mandelieu8 min from NiceFilm Festival · Lions · Yachting
Flyin'/France/Cannes
CEQ
Cannes-Mandelieu · Côte d'Azur

Cannes, eight minutes away.

Eight minutes from Nice. Twelve from Monaco. Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) drops you minutes from the Croisette, the Palais, and the Majestic. During the Festival, Lions, and Yachting Festival, it is the only civilised way in.

Airport
CEQ · Mandelieu
From NCE
8 min
H130 from
€ 2,400
H135 / AW109
€ 3,400
Routes to & from Cannes

The Festival short-hop.

During the Film Festival and Yachting Festival, Cannes becomes ungettable by road. By air: eight minutes from Nice.

Aircraft & Pricing

From Nice to Cannes.

Full-charter pricing — not per seat. Same price whether you fill one seat or six.

Budget

Airbus H130

Single-engine · 4 pax + pilot
€ 2,400
NCE → CEQ · Full charter
  • Most affordable to Cannes
  • Daylight VFR operations
  • 4 passengers, light luggage
  • Perfect for Festival day-trips
VIP

Agusta A109

Twin-engine · 6 pax + pilot
€ 3,900
NCE → CEQ · Full charter
  • Leather VIP cabin · refreshment bar
  • 6 passengers, full luggage
  • Superyacht deck-landing certified
  • Preferred for red carpet arrivals
Cannes Calendar

The city's marquee weeks.

Book 6–8 weeks ahead for Festival and Lions; CEQ is slot-restricted during peak weeks.

12
May · 2027

Festival de Cannes

The world's most important film festival. Twelve days of premieres, galas, and after-parties. Book air early — CEQ slots sell out 6 weeks prior.

Film Festival · May 12–23
22
Jun · 2027

Cannes Lions

The advertising industry's Davos. Yachts, rooftops, and panels — clients day-tripping from Monaco and Antibes fill every rotation.

Lions · June 22–26
8
Sept · 2026

Cannes Yachting Festival

Europe's leading in-water boat show. 600 yachts in Vieux Port and Port Canto — deck landings and VIP viewing by helicopter.

Yachting · September
14
Jul · 2027

Cannes Fireworks Festival

Art Pyrotechnique — six nights of international fireworks competition over the Baie de Cannes. Dinner cruise transfers popular.

Pyrotechnique · July–Aug
Cannes · FAQ

Most-asked questions.

How long is Nice to Cannes by helicopter?

Eight minutes gate-to-gate from Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) to Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ). Road takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic; during Festival, can exceed 2 hours.

How close is CEQ to the Croisette?

10 minutes by car. Cannes-Mandelieu is the closest civil airport to the Palais des Festivals — ground transfer is straightforward even in Festival week.

Can I land on a yacht in the Baie de Cannes?

Yes, for HELP-compliant helidecks (typically 60m+). We coordinate with your captain and Cannes port authority 48h in advance.

Is CEQ open late for gala returns?

Cannes-Mandelieu is VFR daylight. Late-night returns from Festival galas go via Nice (NCE) which has 24/7 operations.

How far ahead for Festival week?

6–8 weeks minimum. Festival & Lions weeks sell out. We hold slots for repeat clients — early enquiry is strongly advised.

Shall we arrange your Cannes week?

France · Fleet Deep-Dive

Every aircraft, every spec, every route.

Nine aircraft types operating in France. Each page lists typical routes, indicative pricing, operator partner, and full technical specifications.