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Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Fly from Nice to Cannes by Helicopter with MONACAIR

For the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, MONACAIR is offering helicopter flights between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Cannes, in both directions, from Monday 7 to Monday 14 September 2026 inclusive.

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 will take place from 8 to 13 September at the Vieux Port and Port Canto. As one of the major events on the international yachting calendar, the show brings together leading industry players in Cannes and showcases more than 700 boats, from the latest models to yachts, sailing boats, multihulls, equipment and marine services.

To make your arrival at the Festival easier, MONACAIR is offering a service designed specifically for visitors, exhibitors and industry professionals: shared helicopter flights from €195 per person or a private helicopter charter for €1,000 per flight.

Whether you are arriving in Nice and travelling to Cannes or returning to the airport after the show, flying by helicopter helps you optimise your journey while enjoying a premium travel experience.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: A Major International Yachting Event

The Cannes Yachting Festival is one of Europe’s leading boating events and takes place every year at two iconic Cannes locations: the Vieux Port and Port Canto.

From 8 to 13 September 2026, boatbuilders, yacht owners, brokers, yachting professionals and enthusiasts will gather in Cannes to discover the latest developments in the industry.

The Vieux Port notably welcomes leading international yachting brands and more than 350 boats, while Port Canto showcases sailing yachts, brokerage yachts, motor boats and nautical toys.

During this particularly busy week on the French Riviera, travelling between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Cannes can become a major constraint for passengers with a demanding schedule.

MONACAIR therefore offers a fast and comfortable alternative with Nice–Cannes and Cannes–Nice helicopter flights from 7 to 14 September 2026 inclusive.

Nice–Cannes by Helicopter During the Cannes Yachting Festival

For the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, MONACAIR offers flights in both directions:

Nice → Cannes
Cannes → Nice

Two options are available depending on your requirements:

• Shared flight from €195 per person
• Private helicopter charter for €1,000 per flight

Shared flights allow passengers to book an individual seat, while private flights offer greater flexibility with a departure time tailored to your schedule, subject to operational availability.

Shared Nice–Cannes Helicopter Flight from €195 per Person

MONACAIR is operating shared helicopter flights between Nice and Cannes throughout the Cannes Yachting Festival period.

Flights are available from Monday 7 to Monday 14 September 2026 inclusive.

Shared Flight Times

Nice → Cannes: departures offered from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cannes → Nice: departures offered from 8:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

The proposed departure times are indicative and may be adjusted depending on demand and passenger numbers.

Your final departure time will be confirmed no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before your flight.

This arrangement makes it possible to group passengers on nearby departure times while offering several travel options throughout the day.

Two Shared Flight Fares: Basic or Flex

Basic Fare – €195 per Person

The Basic fare at €195 per person includes:

• 1 cabin bag
• Shuttle transfer to or from Cannes city centre

Conditions: non-changeable and non-refundable, except if the flight is cancelled by us.

Flex Fare – €245 per Person

The Flex fare at €245 per person includes:

• 1 cabin bag
• 1 checked bag
• Shuttle transfer to or from Cannes city centre

The Flex fare includes free changes up to 12 hours before departure.

After this deadline, Basic fare conditions apply.

Additional Baggage

An additional bag can be added for €50 per bag, subject to available aircraft capacity.

How Does Shared Flight Confirmation Work?

To operate shared Nice–Cannes flights under the best possible conditions, each departure requires a minimum of 3 confirmed passengers.

Minimum of 3 Passengers per Flight

The flight operates once at least 3 passengers are confirmed on the selected departure.

Once this threshold has been reached, the flight is confirmed and remains open for sale until the aircraft reaches its maximum capacity.

Confirmation No Later Than 6:00 p.m. the Day Before Departure

The final status of your flight will be communicated no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before departure.

If the minimum threshold of 3 passengers has been reached, your flight is confirmed.

Private Nice–Cannes Helicopter Charter – €1,000 per Flight

Would you prefer to have a helicopter exclusively for your group and select a departure time that suits your Cannes Yachting Festival schedule?

MONACAIR also offers private helicopter flights between Nice and Cannes for €1,000 per flight.

Flights are operated with an Airbus H125 or H130, depending on aircraft availability.

Depending on the aircraft, capacity is:

5 or 6 passengers maximum per flight.

The offer is available in both directions:

Nice → Cannes
Cannes → Nice

A Tailor-Made Schedule

Unlike a shared flight, a private flight allows you to choose a departure time according to your requirements, subject to operational availability.

This option is particularly well suited to yacht owners, executives, brokers, exhibitors, groups and teams wishing to travel together and organise their transfer around their own schedule.

Fare: €1,000 per flight
Aircraft: Airbus H125 or H130, subject to availability
Capacity: 5 or 6 passengers depending on the aircraft
Schedule: tailor-made, subject to operational availability

VIP Meet & Greet at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

Passengers travelling on a private flight benefit from a VIP meet & greet service in the baggage reclaim area at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

This service helps streamline your arrival in Nice and your connection between your commercial or private flight and your helicopter transfer to Cannes.

Our team supports you throughout this part of your journey to make your arrival on the French Riviera as smooth as possible.

A possible optional + Meet & Greet is available : this service provides a welcoming service straight at the exite of the plane. Or for the return a helper till the gate of the commercial flight out of Nice.

Complimentary Shuttle to or from Cannes City Centre

To simplify the entire journey, a shuttle transfer to or from Cannes city centre is included with Basic and Flex shared flights as well as private helicopter flights.

Upon arrival in Cannes, you can continue your journey to the city centre and the main Cannes Yachting Festival locations.

For your Cannes → Nice return journey, the service also operates in the opposite direction, helping you reach the helicopter departure point before your flight to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

You therefore benefit from a complete solution designed to simplify your transfer between Nice Airport and Cannes.

Why Choose a Helicopter for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?

During the Cannes Yachting Festival, road traffic between Nice and Cannes can make journey times difficult to predict.

For professionals with a busy agenda, visitors looking to make the most of their day at the show, or travellers who need to catch a flight from Nice, a helicopter transfer is an especially convenient alternative.

With MONACAIR, you benefit from:

• a direct helicopter connection between Nice and Cannes;
• flights available in both directions;
• shared flights from €195 per person;
• private helicopter flights for €1,000 per aircraft;
• several proposed departure times throughout the day for shared flights;
• tailor-made schedules for private flights, subject to availability;
• a shuttle transfer included to or from Cannes city centre;
• a VIP meet & greet service in the baggage area at Nice Airport for private flights.

How to Book Your Helicopter for the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026

Plan your Nice–Cannes transfer for the Cannes Yachting Festival today.

Book a Shared Nice–Cannes Flight

Choose your route, travel date and preferred fare:

Basic: €195 per person
1 cabin bag + Cannes city-centre shuttle

Flex: €245 per person
1 cabin bag + 1 checked bag + Cannes city-centre shuttle

When booking, select your preferred departure time. Your final schedule will be confirmed no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before departure, subject to a minimum of 3 confirmed passengers.

→ Book a Shared Nice–Cannes Flight

Book a Private Nice–Cannes Helicopter

For a tailor-made schedule and an aircraft dedicated to your group, book a private helicopter flight for €1,000 per flight.

Our team will offer a departure time based on your requirements and operational availability.

→ Request a Private Nice–Cannes Helicopter

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 – Practical Information

Event: Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Festival dates: 8–13 September 2026
Locations: Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes
MONACAIR flights: 7–14 September 2026 inclusive
Routes: Nice–Cannes and Cannes–Nice

Basic shared fare: €195 per person
Basic includes: 1 cabin bag + Cannes city-centre shuttle
Basic conditions: non-changeable and non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by us

Flex shared fare: €245 per person
Flex includes: 1 cabin bag + 1 checked bag + Cannes city-centre shuttle
Flex conditions: free changes up to 12 hours before departure

Additional baggage: €50 per bag, subject to aircraft capacity

Nice → Cannes: departures offered from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cannes → Nice: departures offered from 8:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Minimum shared flight requirement: 3 confirmed passengers
Final confirmation: no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before departure
If the minimum is not reached: alternative departure time or regrouping offered; full refund if no alternative is suitable

Private flight: €1,000 per flight
Aircraft: Airbus H125 or H130, subject to availability
Capacity: 5 or 6 passengers depending on the aircraft
Schedule: tailor-made, subject to operational availability
Private flight services: VIP meet & greet in the baggage reclaim area at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport + shuttle to or from Cannes city centre

Plan your Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 journey today and travel from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to Cannes by helicopter with MONACAIR.