Airport Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD) IFR

100LL: Very inexpensive, even for France. BP or Total available. GA Terminal: Modern, spacious, with a bar and stylish pilot lounges—perfect for waiting for better flying weather. Hotel: Cannes is expensive. We liked the 4-star Hotel Verlaine (May 2025): relatively inexpensive, quiet rooms despite a nearby through road, stylish, colorful, modern design, a 10-minute walk to the Croisette. Restaurants: Below the Croisette there are several restaurants with beach terraces. Hardly more expensive than elsewhere, but with a gorgeous view of the bay, framed by Cap d’Antibes and the castle over the old town lit up at night. Right in front of our table: sand and the sound of the surf. Walks: To the marina at Pointe Croisette, or into the old town in the Le Suquet quarter.

The grass was quite high and soft, but manageable during this visit. Handling gives you hard parking, you can reserve this using my handling website and ask to taxi to Tango apron for handling. If you get handling they will drive the fuel truck to you, but they told me that in busy season it maybe faster to go to the self serve pump than to wait for the truck. On my visit the self serve pump with CB didn't work, but when I tried to use it they drove the truck to me to refill. I did multiple movements they charge you the landing fee package each time (26eur). For immigration as I came in as pilot with no passengers, they didn't need to check anything they told me nor get details ahead, only if you have passengers. That was quite surprising to me. Great airport with great view when you come from the sea.

Very convenient airport, very accessible and surprisingly cheap. One of the best GA assets in Europe. Slots are required for IFR during the season. The arrival and departure procedures should be studied well as it is a noise sensitive densely populated area. Best to use Uber for airport transfer. The FBO is very posh...