Short Breaks to Cannes

Escaping to Cannes for a short break is quite straightforward. The airport in Cannes does not have scheduled services but with Nice airport approximately an hour by train and many flight options to/from the UK, the charming and famous French town can be easily accessed for a Nano Break.

Short Breaks to Cannes from London

As mentioned on our Nice breaks page, the best options for early flights to Nice from London are with easyJet. Look at departures from Luton or London Gatwick. British Airways, from London Heathrow, and Wizz Air are other options. Flights can get you into Nice before 11am. The rail station is a short tram ride/walk from the terminal and the train to Cannes is approximately an hour. The main train station in Cannes is centrally located allowing you quick access into the heart of the town.

Short Breaks to Cannes from UK Regional Airports            

You can connect via Amsterdam to Nice from a significant number of UK airports including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Newcastle and Leeds. Some low cost carriers have direct flights back to these airports which are more convenient but they do not operate on every day. Do check your time in Cannes as these inter-connecting flights arrive slightly after 11am and depart late afternoon so you may not get as much time in Cannes as you would hope. But get the connections right and you can fly to Cannes from over ten UK regional departure points.

One Night in Cannes

Cannes is a city known for its annual film festival which is usually held in May. There is also the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June which makes finding a break in these two months slightly more complicated. There are plenty of accommodation options. Stay like a movie star and opt for one of the high end hotels on the seafront or if you are on a lower budget there are plenty of smaller hotels and rental options available to you.

There are both public and private beaches in Cannes. Stroll along the waterfront and see the amazing yachts in the harbour. The city has a small contemporary art gallery and also a museum. The island of St Marguerite is only a 15 minute boat ride so if you plan your trip ahead of time then you can visit this fascinating island.

– Image of Cannes by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová