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Private Jet Charter London to Cannes

Charter London to Cannes, 1,065 km direct in about 1h 55m. Light jet from £13,500 one-way; Cannes-Mandelieu takes light jets only, larger types via Nice with 20-minute transfer.

Distance1,065 km
Direct in1h 40m
From€16,500
Best classLight jet

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Aircraft options and pricing

London to Cannes by class

The Cannes-Mandelieu runway limits the field to light jets and turboprops, and that's exactly the right size for this sector anyway. A Citation CJ3+ or Phenom 300E from Farnborough or Luton lands at CEQ five minutes from the Croisette, cutting the drive-time savings from a Nice arrival to zero. Larger aircraft use Nice with a 20-minute transfer.

Class
Direct?
Typical aircraft
Price
Light jet
Light jet Best value
Recommended. Direct to Cannes-Mandelieu, five minutes from the Croisette.
Direct
Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300E
£13,500 to £17,500
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Midsize jet
Midsize jet
Midsize jets cannot land at Cannes-Mandelieu; arrive at Nice with a 20-minute road transfer to Cannes.
Direct
Praetor 500, Citation Latitude
£16,500 to £21,500
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Super-midsize
Super-midsize
Nice arrival only. Chosen when the itinerary continues onward the same day.
Direct
Challenger 350, Citation Longitude
£20,500 to £26,500
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Heavy jet
Heavy jet
Nice arrival only. Picked for large group summer charters or continuation flights.
Direct
Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650
£27,500 to £36,500
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Which airport where

Departure and arrival options

London → Cannes · 1,065 km · 1h 40m direct

London departures

LTN
London Luton

The busiest business-aviation airport in Europe. Handles any class at full fuel. Four national FBOs on the field. 45 minutes to central London off-peak.

Signature, Harrods Aviation, Jet Centre and TAG Farnborough Luton terminals
FAB
London Farnborough

The purpose-built London business-aviation gateway 55 km south-west of central London. 2,440 m runway, no airline traffic, single premium FBO delivering the fastest wheels-down-to-car times in the London area. Preferred for anyone in west or south-west London and Surrey.

TAG Farnborough Airport terminal
BQH
London Biggin Hill

22 km from Canary Wharf and the City. 1,802 m runway handles light and midsize jets. Best door-to-door times for anyone based in central or east London. 22:00 to 06:30 jet curfew.

Biggin Hill Executive Handling FBO

Cannes arrivals

CEQ
Cannes-Mandelieu

The dedicated Riviera executive-aviation field, 5 km west of Cannes. Runway 17/35 handles light jets, turboprops and helicopters; no midsize or larger. Operates 07:00 to 21:00 local (extendable to 22:00 in summer with prior notice). Five minutes to the Croisette, 15 to Mougins.

Aéroport de Cannes-Mandelieu executive handling and Sky Valet FBO
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur

The default when the aircraft is larger than light-jet class or when arriving outside CEQ hours. 24/7 operation, no runway constraint. 20-minute road transfer to Cannes off-peak; 30 to 45 during Cannes Film Festival, MIPIM or F1 Monaco.

Nice Business Aviation Terminal, Signature, Landmark Aviation and Swissport Executive Aviation FBOs
Fleet options

Aircraft classes for this route

Same fleet lineup we quote from every day. London to Cannes is best flown in a Light jet.

Embraer Phenom 300 light jet on approach Light jet

Short-hop & regional

Ideal for hops across Europe or short domestic US routes. Two-hour range, seven-seat cabin.

Rangeup to 3 hr · 2,700 km
Max passengers7
Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
from €3,800/hr
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Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet in flight Midsize jet

Stand-up cabin, longer legs

Stand-up cabin, real luggage capacity, transcontinental US-capable.

Rangeup to 5 hr · 4,600 km
Max passengers9
Citation Latitude, Praetor 600
from €5,400/hr
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Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Good to know

Operational details for London → Cannes

FAQ

Common questions on this route

How long is London to Cannes by private jet?
About 1h 55m direct on a light jet over the 1,065 km sector, 1h 35m on a heavy jet. Block times are consistent year-round; the main variable is Riviera arrival sequencing during Cannes Film Festival week.
How much does a London to Cannes charter cost?
Light jets, the recommended class, run £13,500 to £17,500 one-way. Midsize from £16,500 (Nice arrival only); super-midsize from £20,500. Cannes Film Festival and MIPIM weeks sit at the top of those bands.
Can I land at Cannes-Mandelieu on a midsize jet?
No. CEQ's runway limits it to light jets, turboprops and helicopters. Midsize and larger aircraft arrive at Nice (NCE) with a 20-minute road transfer to Cannes off-peak. If aircraft type is flexible, staying on a light jet gets you to the Croisette faster than a Nice arrival.
Which London airport should I use?
Farnborough (FAB) for the fastest wheels-down-to-car times and for anyone in west or south-west London. Luton (LTN) as the default. Biggin Hill (BQH) for central or east London, subject to its 22:00 to 06:30 curfew.
Are there curfews on this route?
Cannes-Mandelieu operates 07:00 to 21:00 local, extendable to 22:00 in summer. Biggin Hill 22:00 to 06:30. Luton, Farnborough and Nice operate 24/7 with no curfew.
When are empty legs available?
Sunday evenings Cannes to London and Monday mornings London to Cannes are the recurring patterns. Peak-week Cannes Film Festival return legs (mid-May Sunday evenings) are the biggest empty-leg opportunity of the year on this corridor.