Flights to The Alps

First things first! The most common way people will travel to the Alps from the UK is by air. There are regular flights from all major UK airports to Grenoble, Chambéry, Geneva and Lyon and flights take somewhere around two hours (depending on weather).

PROS

Flying is fast and efficient which ensures that more of your precious holiday time can be enjoyed on the snow and not on the road

You have a choice of airports to take off from and to land in, giving added flexibility and options

CONS

Weather can affect flight times which sometimes causes delays

Some people are afraid of flying which cancels out this mode of transport all together!

Below we list each of the airports close to the Three Valleys so you can choose which best suits your travel plans.

Grenoble Isère Airport

Address: 38590 Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, France

Crossed by the Drac and the Isère Rivers, flights to Grenoble will allow you to see first-hand the magnificent scenery thanks to the beautiful Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne mountain ranges. Grenoble is often called the ‘Capital of the Alps’

Grenoble Airport Distance to:

Courchevel 179km

179km Meribel 175km

175km Val Thorens 195km

Aix Les Bains Airport in Chambéry

Address: Route de l’Aéroport, 73420 Viviers-du-Lac, France

Often coined the ‘Jewel of the Alps’, Aix Les Bains airport in Chambéry is growing rapidly and introducing new airline carriers all the time giving people travelling to the Alps more options. Chambéry enjoys a picture-perfect location, nestled in a valley between the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges and enjoys 360 degree views over the stunning alpine setting.

Chambery Airport Distance to:

Courchevel 106km

106km Meribel 102km

102km Val Thorens 122km

Geneva Airport

Address: Route de l’Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

Geneva Airport was formerly (and still is unofficially known as) Cointrin Airport. The airport is partially located within Meyrin (France) and partially in the commune of Grand-Saconnex (Switzerland) and can be accessed by both countries.

Geneva Airport Distance to:

Courchevel 140km

140km Meribel 135km

135km Val Thorens 155km

Lyon Airport

Address: 69125 Colombier-Saugnieu, France

Lyon Airport, or Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport as its more officially known, is located in the third biggest city in France, also known as France’s “foodie capital”. Lyon boasts award winning restaurants, star chefs and incredible gastronomy!

Lyon Airport Distance to: