Nearest Airports
Five airports serve Courchevel 1850. Chambéry is closest, Geneva offers the best connections, and the Altiport itself accepts private aircraft.
From closest to farthest
Courchevel Altiport (CVF)
On-resort · 5 min · Private only
Europe's highest commercial airfield at 2,008 m. Private jets, turboprops and helicopters. Short, sloped runway — pilots require special certification.
Chambéry Savoie (CMF)
90 km · 1 h 45
Seasonal winter charters from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Amsterdam and Moscow. Closest commercial airport.
Grenoble Alpes-Isère (GNB)
190 km · 2 h 30
Strong UK & Northern European winter schedule. Smaller, quieter than Lyon and Geneva.
Geneva (GVA)
145 km · 2 h 30
International hub. Year-round flights from across Europe, the Americas, the Gulf and Asia. Most popular gateway for transatlantic guests.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS)
190 km · 2 h 45
Year-round international schedule. Best for off-season or when Geneva and Chambéry are weather-affected.
Frequently asked
Which airport is closest to Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel Altiport is on the resort itself, but only accepts private aircraft. The closest commercial airport is Chambéry — 90 km, 1 h 45 drive.
Which airport has the most flights?
Geneva, with year-round international service. Chambéry is busier on winter Saturdays but only operates seasonal charters.