Sea Valet
Cannes Mandelieu Airport is enhancing its range of high-end services with the arrival of Sea Valet, a unique service designed to streamline and enhance the experience of the most demanding passengers.
Current Operating Hours
Until now, the airport has operated:
- 08:am – 08pm during the IATA Winter season
- 08am sunset + 30 minutes during the IATA Summer season, whenever sunset occurred later than 08pm
What’s Changing in 2026?
Starting next year, Cannes Mandelieu Airport will transition to five clearly defined operating periods, providing more consistent and extended availability:
- 01 Jan – 08 Mar: 08am – 08pm
- 09 Mar – 03 May: 08am – 09pm
- 04 May – 23 Aug: 08am – 10pm
- 24 Aug – 18 Oct: 08am – 09pm
- 19 Oct – 31 Dec: 08am – 08pm
In total, these adjustments represent approximately 125 additional operating hours for 2026.
Benefits for Operators
The new schedule is designed to enhance service efficiency and better align with business aviation activity on the French Riviera.
Operators can expect:
- Increased flexibility for flight scheduling
- Enhanced summer connectivity during peak travel months
- Better alignment with business aviation demand trends
- Continued top tier FBO services delivered by Sky Valet
Coordination Requirements for Summer 2026
Cannes Mandelieu Airport will be under coordination from May 11th to September 14th, 2026.
During this period, all IFR flights must request a slot from airport operations before arrival.
Support for Operators
Airport and Sky Valet teams remain fully available to assist with slot coordination and handling requests, ensuring a smooth experience for all operators.
