Airport

CEQ Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) serves Cannes, about 5 km west of Cannes. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACEQ
ICAOLFMD
ServesCannes
From centre5 km
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Cannes-Mandelieu Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cannes-Mandelieu Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9,984 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 20,110 in 2008.

Passengers / year
9,984
as of 2022
Peak traffic
20,110
in 2008
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport to Cannes

The airport is about 5 km west of Cannes, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.

Taxi & apps: Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city. Estimated fare to the centre: €11–€18.

Tipping: Not obligatory; round up or 5–10% for good service.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 min€11–€18
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CEQ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Nice31 km43 min€53–€85
Marseille130 km136 min€213–€339
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cannes ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cannes-Mandelieu Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport to the centre of Cannes?
Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. The airport is about 5 km west of Cannes, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport to Cannes?
Roughly €11–€18 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport?
Paris has a regulated flat fare from the airports to the centre (Left/Right Bank), posted in the cab. Uber and Bolt are legal and active in every large city.
What's the cheapest way from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport to Cannes?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly.
Can I get from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Big airports (CDG, Orly, Lyon, Marseille, Nice) have a direct train or tram to the centre. For Paris: RER B from CDG, Orlyval+RER from Orly. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cannes-Mandelieu Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cannes-Mandelieu Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026