Event travel
Skip the congestion and arrive on the Croisette on your own schedule. Private JetOne arranges on-demand charters into the French Riviera for the world's most-watched film event, with the right aircraft, the right airport, and 24/7 support.
Why charter
Each May the French Riviera becomes one of the busiest corridors in private aviation. Premieres, dinners, deals, and yacht parties run back to back, and commercial schedules simply cannot keep pace with a festival itinerary. Private charter puts you in control of timing, routing, and privacy from wheels-up to the red carpet.
Airports and FBOs
Choosing the right gateway is half the battle in May. Ramp space, parking, and slots fill early, so the airport that fits your aircraft and your timeline should be locked in well in advance.
The primary gateway for Cannes travel and the only nearby field that handles large-cabin and long-range jets with full FBO services. Roughly a 30 to 45 minute drive to the Croisette, traffic permitting. Expect heavy demand, slot pressure, and tight parking during festival week.
Sits just minutes from central Cannes, ideal for light and some midsize jets. Its shorter runway plus noise and operating restrictions rule out heavy aircraft, and ramp space is extremely limited during the festival, so it books out fast.
When NCE and CEQ are saturated, nearby fields such as Cannes-Mandelieu overflow options or other regional airports can be used for repositioning and parking. We plan arrival, departure, and aircraft parking as one connected itinerary.
Aircraft options
From a short European hop to a nonstop transatlantic leg out of New York, the right category depends on group size, luggage, and distance. Here is how it typically breaks down for Cannes.
Best for 2 to 7 passengers on intra-European legs from London, Paris, Geneva, or Milan. Efficient, quick to position, and able to use both NCE and, depending on type, CEQ.
A strong choice for longer legs with more passengers and luggage, offering stand-up cabins, more range, and comfort for film crews and small delegations.
The right call for nonstop transatlantic flights from New York or beyond, with full galleys, private cabins, and the range to fly direct into Nice without a fuel stop.
Plan ahead
Cannes rewards travelers who plan early and think about the whole journey, not just the flight.
FAQ
Most charter flights use Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), roughly a 30 to 45 minute drive from Cannes, because it handles large-cabin and intercontinental aircraft with full FBO services. Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) sits much closer to the Croisette but is limited to smaller jets, has a runway and noise restrictions, and fills its ramp quickly during the festival. We help you choose the right combination based on your aircraft and timing.
Book as early as possible, ideally several months out. The festival takes place each May on the French Riviera and competes for the same airspace and ground space as other regional demand. Aircraft availability, airport slots, and FBO ramp and parking space sell out well ahead of the event, so early booking gives you the best aircraft choice and the most flexible departure windows.
It depends on your group size and origin. A light or midsize jet suits two to seven passengers on shorter European hops, a super-midsize works well for transcontinental legs with luggage, and a heavy or ultra-long-range jet is the right call for nonstop transatlantic flights from New York or beyond. We match the cabin to your party, baggage, and route.
Yes. Private charter is built around your schedule, not a published timetable. You can depart immediately after a premiere, dinner, or meeting, subject to airport operating hours, slot availability, and crew duty rules. We build flexibility into the trip plan and confirm late departure options during peak festival days in advance.
Pricing depends on aircraft category, route distance, repositioning, ground time, and peak-period demand around the festival. We do not publish fixed prices because each trip is quoted to your exact city pair, dates, and passenger count. Share your route and we will return transparent aircraft options with all-in pricing and no membership fees.
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