£23+ Cheap flights to Cannes

The International Film Festival is at the end of May, and everyone who is anyone, or wants to be anyone, is in Cannes. If you are planning a holiday to this luxurious French city in May, be sure to book your flights to Cannes well in advance as prices increase and flights book up fast. Many of the festival’s activities are closed to most visitors lining up along “the bunker” to watch the parade of celebrities. Summer is also very busy when students as well as celebrities comes to play and the accommodation prices and flights to Cannes are inflated. Cannes is hectic year-round except for the month of November, which is very quiet. For milder weather and fewer crowds, April to May (except the end of May) and October are good times to visit and benefit from cheap flights to Cannes. Business travellers also frequent the area in the off season.

Flight times from the United Kingdom (UK) to Cannes, France can range anywhere from 2h-18h. The fastest one-stop flight with the shortest arrival time is from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cannes being about 3h 45m. The Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (LPL) quickest flight is around 4h to Cannes while London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5h. Do note that some flights may have a longer layover with a flight time to your destination that can be up to 26h.

You can find direct flights that will get you to Cannes in around 2h at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN), London City Airport (LCY), and London Luton Airport (LTN). The Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) also offers non-stop flights to Cannes, as well as Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manchester Airport (MAN).

Once you’ve landed in France, there are many options for you to get to Cannes. The Nice Airport is 24 km from the city and has an Express Coach to Cannes, Bus #210, that leaves every half hour and will get you to your destination within 30-50 minutes depending upon traffic. The tickets cost €22 each way and can be purchased at the bus stations that are located in the terminals. Taxis are available at a fixed price of €80 and will get you there at around the same time as the Express bus. You can get an Uber to Cannes or rent a car at the airport. Bus #200 leaves from Nice’s Terminal 1 and can also be boarded right across the street from the terminal. Mandelieu Airport is 5 km west of Cannes and has a taxi terminal along with car rental services.

Besides enjoying the beautiful resort-style landscape of Cannes, there are many exciting things for you to do. There’s the annual Cannes Film Festival that attracts celebrities from around the world. The famous La Croisette promenade runs along the shoreline and features upscale shops. You can take a tour of popular landmarks and explore the Lérins Islands, and more across the French Riviera. There are museums to visit throughout Cannes like the Musée de la Castre and the Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins. The sandy beaches are ideal for sunbathing, splashing in the water, or having a fun game of volleyball. There are numerous places for you to eat, as well as bars and nightclubs to have fun and converse with locals. You may even rent a boat to fish, sail the sea, kitesurf, or do some scuba diving.

You do not need a visa to enter France for a stay of up to 90 days if you hold a British Citizen passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date in which you plan to leave Cannes.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cannes on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cannes.

A return flight to Cannes will typically cost around £136, however they can be found for as little as £54.

For those looking to save time traveling to Cannes, London offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Marseille can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Marseille has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chambre D'hôtes Escale Villa is the closest property to Marseille (0.0 mi away from Marseille).