From the 13th to the 24th of May, the Cannes Film Festival transforms this beautiful area of the French Rivieria as stars from across the globe converge upon it to soak up the glitz and of the event. During this time the Cannes-Mandelieu airport sees a peak in traffic as private jets from all over the world descend upon its runway, carrying some of the film industry’s most prestigious names.

If you wish to take part in the festival, you’d best charter flights to Cannes early as there are only a certain amount of slots available during the festival itself. However, you could charter a flight in early and enjoy sometime simply exploring the region before the main event. Historic Cannes has much to offer guests, from the surrounding mountains to the beaches and the sea, its old town is home to plenty of restaurants, cafes and the atmosphere is wonderfully laid back.

Cannes-Mandelieu is known to be one of the most popular private jet airports in Europe, and for good reason. Not only does it land you just 10 minutes from Cannes, but it’s also only 25 minutes from beautiful Nice and 40 minutes from Monaco, ideal for any motor racing fans. Its terminal is chic and the service levels impeccable, this is the place to fly in to should you choose to charter a private jet to Cannes, be it for the festival or just to enjoy the beauty of the area.