Premium Chauffeur Service at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

Business aviation airport (LFMD) just 5 minutes from Cannes. Tarmac welcome, FBO Sky Valet coordination, premium vehicle. From private jet to the Croisette, seamlessly.

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Private Transfer Service – Cannes-Mandelieu Airport


With our bespoke transfer and chauffeur-at-disposal service at Cannes-Mandelieu airport, forget the hassle and simplify your journeys. Your private driver greets you planeside, in the FBO area, tracks your flight in real time and drives you door-to-door — Cannes, the Croisette, your villa or your yacht — in a Mercedes S, E or V-Class. Fixed fare known in advance, available 24/7, no waiting: all you have to do is step aboard.

Signature service

From private jet to the Carlton.

Private jet tracking

Direct coordination with your operator (NetJets, VistaJet, Flexjet, charter). Tarmac time known 30 min in advance.

VIP tarmac welcome

Your chauffeur waits at the FBO (Sky Valet, Signature). Planeside welcome available on request for private flights.

Total flexibility

No public waiting hall: your chauffeur adjusts in real time. Zero wait for you.

Onboard comfort

Chilled Evian water, USB-C / Lightning chargers, 5G Wi-Fi. Climate pre-set to your arrival.

Luggage concierge

Your chauffeur picks up your bags directly at the FBO and loads them into the vehicle.

Absolute discretion

Chauffeur trained for premium clientele. Confidentiality, punctuality, impeccable presentation.

FBO & tarmac welcome

Sky Valet, Signature. Your FBO partners.

Cannes-Mandelieu airport has two FBOs (Fixed Base Operators) handling all business aviation: Sky Valet and Signature Aviation. Our chauffeurs are accredited on both zones and coordinate your arrival to the minute.

SKY VALET

Sky Valet Cannes

Main FBO · 24/7

Services FBO
  • VIP lounge with catering service
  • Immigration & customs on arrival
  • Luggage handling tarmac → vehicle
  • Planeside welcome on request
  • Private jet parking short & long-term
  • Direct coordination with your operator
Pickup point

Sky Valet FBO exit on the west side of the airport. The chauffeur waits as close to your aircraft as possible, with the licence plate forwarded in advance for tarmac clearance.

SIGNATURE

Signature Aviation

Premium FBO · 24/7

Services FBO
  • Private waiting lounge
  • Crew & passenger service
  • ATC & European FBO partner coordination
  • High-end catering
  • Climate-controlled hangars available
  • Partner helicopter service
Pickup point

Signature FBO exit on the east side. Upfront coordination with your handler to anticipate your aircraft exit, especially for diplomatic flights or family office groups.

Arriving by helicopter? We also coordinate with Cannes Heliport (LFMC) in Le Cannet, and Monaco Heliport for jet → helicopter → yacht connections.

Private jet operators

NetJets, VistaJet, Flexjet. We coordinate with everyone.

Our clients arrive on all major business aviation operators. Simply share your operator or tail number at booking: we track your flight via FlightAware, adjust pickup to the minute, and coordinate directly with your FBO handler.

01

NetJets

Global fractional leader. Coordination via Sky Valet Cannes, planeside welcome possible.

02

VistaJet

Global programme and charter. Direct tracking of Bombardier Global, Challenger.

03

Flexjet

Embraer Praetor and Gulfstream G650 fleet. Privileged family office service.

04

GlobeAir

European light-jet specialist (Cessna Citation Mustang). Intra-Europe flights.

05

AirSprint

Premium charter operator, frequent transatlantic flights on Gulfstream.

06

Ad-hoc charter

Flying on a one-off charter? Share your tail number, we handle tracking.

Beyond named operators, we also coordinate with family office structures, corporate flight departments and independent brokers (Air Charter Service, PrivateFly, Victor). If your commercial flight is diverted to LFMD (rare but possible during major Nice events), our service adapts at no extra cost.

Flat fare — no surprises

Fares per destination. Known in advance.

One-way fare from Cannes-Mandelieu airport (LFMD) to the main French Riviera destinations. No night, weekend or holiday surcharge.

Comfort

Tesla Model Y

4 pax · 3 luggage
€50

  • Mandelieu → Cannes
  • Silent ride
  • 5G Wi-Fi
Réserver
Premium · On request

Mercedes S-Class

2 pax · 2 luggage
From €100

  • Mandelieu → Cannes
  • Absolute comfort
  • Champagne on request
Réserver
Van

Mercedes V-Class

7 pax · 8 luggage
€80

  • Mandelieu → Cannes
  • Group / family
  • XL luggage space
Réserver

Cannes-Mandelieu → Monaco: from €180. → Antibes: from €70. → Saint-Tropez: from €280. → Nice Airport: from €80. Custom rates on request.

Comparison

Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD): which way to travel?

At Cannes-Mandelieu business airport (LFMD / CEQ) there is no permanent taxi rank and no direct public transport. A private chauffeur greets you planeside, on the FBO apron, with no wait — door-to-door to central Cannes in ≈ 10 minutes, fixed fare from €50.

OptionPickupWait on arrivalIndicative price (one-way)
Private driver — Cannes DriverPlaneside · Sky Valet / Signature FBONone — driver already therefrom €50 — fixed fare
TaxiNo dedicated rank, must be ordered15–30 min subject to availability≈ €25–40 metered
Own car + long-stay parkingYou drive yourself≈ €15–20 / day + fuel

Indicative prices for a one-way ride to central Cannes, subject to change. The Cannes Driver flat fare is fixed, guaranteed at booking, with no night or weekend surcharge.

From tarmac to yacht

Direct connection jet → yacht.

It's our signature. Mandelieu is the only airport in Europe offering yacht access in under 25 minutes. Five major marinas within reach — from Vieux Port of Cannes to the legendary IYCA in Antibes.

  1. 8 km · 12 min

    Vieux Port de Cannes

    Quai Saint-Pierre · Quai Laubeuf — Yachts up to 60 m, access via Boulevard Jean Hibert

  2. 10 km · 15 min

    Port Pierre Canto

    Pointe de la Croisette · Cannes — Superyachts 60-90 m, the most exclusive marina in Cannes

  3. 10 km · 15 min

    Port Canto

    East Croisette · Cannes — Yachts 30-60 m, drop-off facing the Carlton

  4. 20 km · 25 min

    Port Vauban Antibes

    IYCA · Quai des Milliardaires — Superyachts 80-150 m+, mythical Riviera marina

  5. 3 km · 6 min

    Port de la Napoule

    Mandelieu · 5 min from the airport — Yachts 30-50 m, marina next to Mandelieu

On request, we also coordinate with your captain and tender: pickup directly at the pontoon, luggage handover, signalling your arrival so the crew stands by. For very large yachts anchored offshore (Cannes, Golfe Juan, Antibes), we sync with the tender from the boarding quay.

Helicopter

Jet, helicopter, car. The triptych.

For the most pressing arrivals, we coordinate the full chain: your private jet lands at LFMD, your helicopter is ready, you reach Monaco or St-Tropez in 7 minutes, and your chauffeur picks you up at the destination heliport.

We work with Monacair, Heli Air Monaco, Heli Sécurité and our clients' corporate helicopters. The chauffeur can either accompany you from LFMD tarmac to the adjacent helipad (60 seconds on foot via Sky Valet), or wait for your arrival at the destination heliport. Helicopter flight to be organised via your operator or our concierge.

How it works

Four steps, zero friction.

01
You book

Tell us your operator (NetJets, VistaJet…) or aircraft type and expected arrival time. Immediate confirmation.

02
On the day

We coordinate with your operator or Sky Valet for the exact tarmac time. Chauffeur in place 15 min ahead.

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Tarmac welcome

Your chauffeur meets you at the FBO exit (or planeside on request). Luggage handled, immediate boarding.

04
You arrive

Drop-off at your hotel (Carlton, Martinez, Majestic), your villa, or directly at the port to reach your yacht.

Key periods

The private jet calendar.

Seven moments in the year when LFMD receives up to 200 jet movements/day (vs 80 off-season). Book your chauffeur at least 5 days ahead — premium availability fills up fast.

March

MIPIM

International real-estate market (Cannes, Palais des Festivals). Frequent corporate jets from London, Dubai, Moscow. Strong Sky Valet demand.

May

Cannes Film Festival

Two weeks of the international film festival. Absolute peak of European business aviation: up to 250 movements/day at LFMD. Book 3 weeks ahead.

May

Monaco F1 GP

Monaco Grand Prix (3rd weekend of May). Mandelieu → Monaco connection in 1h10, or via LFMD → LFMC helicopter → Monaco in 7 min.

June

Cannes Lions

International festival of creativity. Major agency delegations (WPP, Publicis, Omnicom), intense corporate flights.

Sept.

Cannes Yachting Festival

Europe's largest in-water boat show. Superyacht buyers arrive by jet. Direct LFMD → Port Canto / Pierre Canto connection in 15 min.

Oct.

MIPCOM

International audiovisual content market. 14,000 buyers and producers, many on private charter from Los Angeles, New York, Seoul.

Oct.

TFWA · Tax Free

Tax Free World Exhibition. The world's largest duty-free trade show, numerous intercontinental corporate flights.

The airport

LFMD, 2nd business airport in Europe.

annes-Mandelieu Airport (ICAO code LFMD, IATA code CEQ) is one of the three main airports of the French Riviera, alongside Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) and Saint-Tropez La Môle (LTT). Located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, 5 kilometres west of central Cannes, it is entirely dedicated to business aviation, general aviation, helicopters and flight schools. No regular commercial flights operate there, making it a fast, fluid, queue-free airport.

With around 30,000 movements per year and up to 200 jet movements/day in peak season (Festival, MIPIM, Yachting Festival), LFMD is Europe's second business aviation airport by jet traffic, behind Le Bourget (Paris) and ahead of Geneva, Zurich and Olbia. The 1,597-metre runway accepts all standard business jets: Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom and Praetor, Bombardier Challenger and Global, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream G450 / G550 / G650. Heavy jets (BBJ, ACJ) land at Nice and we coordinate the transfer.

Two FBOs operate on the platform: Sky Valet Cannes (west side, the larger of the two) and Signature Aviation (east side, formerly Landmark Aviation). Both offer VIP lounges, on-site customs and immigration, luggage handling, catering and crew coordination. Cannes Driver is accredited on both zones and our chauffeurs are authorised to enter the tarmac area for planeside pickups. The service runs 24/7, 365 days a year — including late arrivals, dawn departures and empty-leg positioning flights.

Your questions

Mandelieu, everything to know.

How long is the ride Mandelieu → Cannes?

5 to 10 minutes depending on your destination in Cannes. The airport is located at La Bocca, at the western entrance of Cannes. To reach the Carlton or Palais des Festivals, count 10 minutes maximum in normal conditions.

What is the airport IATA / ICAO code?

ICAO: LFMD. IATA: CEQ. Officially named Cannes-Mandelieu Airport, located in the Mandelieu-la-Napoule commune, 5 km west of central Cannes.

Can the chauffeur meet me directly on the tarmac?

Yes, planeside welcome is possible on prior request, in coordination with your operator and the FBO (Sky Valet or Signature Aviation). Mention your operator at booking.

What types of aircraft land at Cannes-Mandelieu?

LFMD is dedicated to business aviation: private jets (Bombardier Global, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, Embraer Phenom), turboprops (King Air, Pilatus PC-12) and helicopters. No regular commercial flights.

What are the airport opening hours?

Cannes-Mandelieu is open daily 8 AM to 10 PM in summer (April-October) and 8 AM to 8 PM in winter. Our chauffeur service, however, is available 24/7 — including for early or late flights.

How do I pay?

Several options are available. On board: cash or credit card directly with the chauffeur. Online: credit card, PayPal, remote payment link or bank transfer. Corporate invoicing available on request.

Verified Google reviews
4.8
101 Google reviews
Highly recommend this service. The driver was polite and punctual, car clean. They provided a car seat for our toddler. Will use them again.

Amy W. · United Kingdom
Thanks to our driver who picked us up at Nice airport. The trip to Saint-Raphael was very pleasant — skilled and pleasant driver. Highly recommended.

Margit S. · Denmark
Flawless service during MIPIM: airport transfers to our hotels for clients and colleagues, very professional drivers. Thanks Yves for your reactivity.

Stéphanie L. · Event agency
Beyond the transfer

After the transfer?

Once on the Riviera, we remain at your disposal. Chauffeur by the hour for your meetings, private Cannes-Monaco tour, or simple Nice airport round-trip if your repositioning runs that way.

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