About Chambéry
Lyon, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is France's third-largest city and a cultural and economic crossroads. Nicknamed the gastronomic capital, it is famous for its bouchons lyonnais and local specialties. UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon is home to traboules and Saint-Jean Cathedral. The city boasts renowned museums such as the Musée des Confluences and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Economically, Lyon is a center for biotechnology and information technology. The Parc de la Tête d'Or offers a place to relax. Well served byLyon-Saint Exupéry airport and a business airport in Bron, Lyon combines tradition and modernity, attracting visitors and professionals alike.
Surrounding towns and villages :
Around Lyon, explore picturesque villages such as Villefranche-sur-Saône and Oingt. The ski resorts of Les Deux Alpes, Chamrousse and La Clusaz are also within easy reach, perfect for alpine getaways.
Chambéry airport - Savoie Mont Blanc
Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc airport, located in Chambéry in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is an essential hub for travelers to the ski resorts of the Alps. It stands at an altitude of 234 meters and has a 2,020-meter runway, suitable for both commercial and private aircraft. The airport serves mainly European destinations, with regular flights during the winter season, facilitating access to resorts such as Courchevel, Méribel and Val d'Isère. Thanks to its modern services and strategic location, it offers a fast and convenient solution for travelers wishing to access the French Alps.
Information about Chambéry airport
Type: Civil airport open to international traffic
Address: Route de l'Aéroport, 73420 Viviers-du-Lac, Savoie, France
Altitude: 234 meters (768 feet)
IATA code: CMF
ICAO code: LFLB
Telephone: +33 4 79 54 49 54
Coordinates: 45°38'21" N, 5°52'48" E
Opening hours: Main terminal : Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, weekends 7am to 7pm (special openings for winter season)
Facilities: 2,020 m x 45 m main runway, ILS Cat. I, VIP terminal, 19 check-in desks
On-site services: Commercial flights, private aviation, VIP services, car rental, restaurants, free WIFI
Home town: Chambéry, Savoie
Chambéry airfield
Chambéry aerodrome, also known asChambéry - Challes-les-Eaux aerodrome, is located around 10 km from the center of Chambéry. At an altitude of 290 meters, it is mainly used for private flights, light aviation and aeronautical leisure activities. With its 840-meter grass runway, the airfield is ideal for small planes and helicopters. In addition to private flights, it offers services such as flight schools and sightseeing flights over the Alps and Lac du Bourget. This airfield plays a key role for aviation enthusiasts and local travelers alike.
Information about Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux aerodrome
Type: Public airfield
Address: 73190 Challes-les-Eaux, Savoie, France
Altitude: 299 meters (981 feet)
IATA code: Not available
ICAO code: LFLE
Telephone: +33 4 79 72 79 64
Coordinates: 45°33'40″N, 5°58'37″E
Opening: Open to public air traffic
Facilities: Two runways (one asphalt, 990 m; one grass, 890 m), helicopter zone, refuelling station
On-site services: Flying school, flying clubs, sightseeing flights
Home town: Chambéry, Savoie, France
The advantages of a private flight
Helicopter vs. car travel time
Avoid traffic jams and reach Chambéry quickly with our helicopter transfers. Whether you're flying from Geneva, Lyon, Annecy or Milan, our flights can significantly reduce your journey time, especially during peak periods.
- Chambéry - Annecy: 15 minutes by helicopter, 40 minutes by car.
- Chambéry - Geneva: 25 minutes by helicopter, compared with 1 hour 10 minutes by road.
- Chambéry - Lyon: 20 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 1 hour 20 minutes by car.
- Chambéry - Milan: 2 hours by helicopter, compared with around 4 hours by road.
Transfers to other airports : Our helicopters quickly link Chambéry to Lyon, Geneva and Milan airports.
Ski resort access: Our helicopters provide rapid transfers between Chambéry and nearby ski resorts such as Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens and Les Arcs.
Spectacular views: Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the French Alps on a helicopter flight to or from Chambéry. As you fly over Lac du Bourget, admire the beauty of the Chartreuse and Bauges Massifs. As you approach, the Monts du Jura and Mont Blanc come into view, offering breathtaking views.
