Deauville American Film Festival

The 2026 Deauville Festival: dates and venues

A fixture of American cinema on the Côte Fleurie for half a century, the festival holds its 52nd edition from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 September 2026, with Roschdy Zem as jury president. The screenings, around a hundred across the event, are spread over three venues: the Deauville International Centre (CID), the festival palace, the Casino Barrière cinema and the Morny cinema. For the record, the 51st edition ran from 5 to 14 September 2025, under the presidency of Golshifteh Farahani.

Airports and slots: plan ahead for Deauville-Normandie

Several airports serve Deauville, with distinct roles. The table below places them.

Deauville-Normandie (DOL), at Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, around 7 km east of the town, is the reference airport. Its single 2,550 m runway, with a Category 1 ILS, welcomes private and business aviation; handling is provided by the CCI Seine Estuaire, with Jet A1 fuel and an apron of around 33,000 m². Mind the calendar, however: in early September the festival overlaps with a very busy high season on the Côte Fleurie, between the Arqana yearling sales (mid-August), the horse racing at the Deauville-La Touques and Clairefontaine racecourses, and the polo. Demand for slots, handling and parking rises sharply, so it is best to plan ahead. Discover our guide to the private terminal (FBO) and all our airports.

Which jet for Deauville?

The 2,550 m runway and the short European distances make Deauville ideal for light to midsize jets, with turboprops suiting the shortest legs. Allow around 30 to 40 minutes of flight from Paris, around 1 hour from London, and on the order of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 from Geneva. These times are indicative and vary with aircraft and conditions. Should Deauville be saturated, Le Havre-Octeville, across the Seine estuary, or a transfer from Paris-Le Bourget, with a helicopter option, offer fallback solutions. To choose, lean on our light jets fleet and our guide to range by aircraft category.

On the ground: Les Planches, hotels and logistics

Deauville is walkable. The Planches boardwalk, lined with beach cabins bearing the names of the American film stars welcomed over the years, links the beach to the grand hotels. The Barrière establishments, Le Normandy and Le Royal, and the Casino Barrière punctuate the seafront, a few minutes from the CID. With accommodation selling out fast in September, booking hotels and flight slots early is the real lever. From Deauville-Normandie, the transfer to the centre is short; we coordinate the whole chain, from landing to hotel arrival, with our concierge services. Deauville also lends itself to a getaway from the capital: see our Paris destination.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the 2026 Deauville Festival?

The 52nd Deauville American Film Festival runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 September 2026, at the Deauville International Centre, with Roschdy Zem as jury president.

Which airport to reach the Deauville Festival by private jet?

Deauville-Normandie airport (DOL), around 7 km from the Deauville International Centre, with a 2,550 m runway suited to business jets. Le Havre-Octeville and Paris-Le Bourget serve as alternatives in periods of high demand.

How long is the Paris to Deauville flight by private jet?

The flight is very short, on the order of 30 to 40 minutes. This estimate varies with aircraft and conditions. From London, allow around 1 hour, and on the order of 1 hour to 1 hour 15 from Geneva.

Do you need to plan access ahead in September?

Yes. In early September, the festival coincides with the Arqana yearling sales, the horse racing and the polo, which creates high demand for slots, handling and parking at Deauville-Normandie. Our teams anticipate these bookings.

Which aircraft for Deauville?

The 2,550 m runway and the short European distances suit light to midsize jets, with turboprops relevant for the shortest legs. Our teams guide you by passenger count and flight origin.