Chambéry Chamonix : private jet rental

Chamonix : introduction

Sandwiched between the Aiguilles Rouges and Mont Blanc mountain ranges, Chamonix shares with Saint-Gervais-les-Bains the record for being the commune with the highest altitude in France and Western Europe.

This is due to the presence of the highest peak in the Alps: Mont Blanc. The commune is very popular with mountaineers and mountain sports enthusiasts in general.

Whether it’s for a weekend getaway or a winter vacation, AEROAFFAIRES offers you a wide range ofprivate jets andhelicopters to suit your needs, so you can get to Chamonix in less than 2 hours from Paris-Le Bourget, Brussels or Luxembourg, or from any airport in Europe or the world.

AEROAFFAIRES offers you a wide selection of private jets from 4 to 14 seats, capable of landing at the Chambéry airport closest to Chamonix, or a selection of helicopters adapted to your needs for transfer to the Chamonix helipad, which will take less than 15 minutes in flight time.

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Practical information about Chambéry airport

Chambéry Savoie airport is open from 8am to 9pm and offers both business and general aviation services.

The 2020-meter asphalt runway enables ultra-light 4-seater private jets, such as the Cessna Citation Mustang orEmbraer Phenom 100, as well as long-haul jets, such as the Falcon 8X or Global Express, to land and take off.

The airport is equipped with a 2,020 m runway for all types of aircraft (up to Boeing 757-200) and 35,000 m2 of parking. Safety services and equipment meet the latest standards.

It remains a privileged gateway to France’s major winter sports resorts in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, thanks in particular to a well-developed network of shuttle buses.

Airport characteristics:

  • Address Aéroport de Chambéry – Savoie Mont Blanc Rue de l’Aéroport, 73420 Viviers-du-Lac, France
  • IATA code CMF
  • ICAO code LFLB
  • Latitude 45.6381
  • Longitude 5.8802
  • Altitude 235m
  • Number of runways 2
  • Runway length 2020m
  • General aviation terminal Oui : un terminal VIP est présent avec services FBO complets, dédié aux vols privés et d’affaires.

Spécificités :

  • Popular winter hub for access to Savoie and Haute-Savoie ski resorts.

  • Mixed traffic: seasonal scheduled flights, business aviation, charter flights.

  • Approaches sometimes complex due to weather conditions and the relief of the lake and surrounding mountains.

  • Alpine weather: visibility sometimes reduced in winter (fog on the lake, snow). Diversions to Geneva or Lyon are not uncommon.

  • Slots required in winter season, when scheduled and private flight traffic is heavy.

  • Winter (December – March): peak period with high demand from travelers to the Alpine resorts.
  • Two runways (the longest: 2,020 m), accommodating :

    • Turboprops (Pilatus PC-12, King Air),

    • Light and midsize private jets (Citation XLS, Phenom 300),

    • Up to large-cabin private jets (Falcon 8X, Global 7500, Gulfstream G700), subject to load conditions.

  • Dedicated general aviation terminal with FBO: VIP lounges, customs and border police, concierge services.

  • Parking available, but limited in high season (December-March), sometimes requiring repositioning (Geneva, Lyon).

Airport facilities Chambéry Chamonix

  • Precision approach systems (ILS category I) on the main runway, essential in poor weather conditions.
  • Light beaconing for operations in low-visibility conditions.
  • Heated hangars available for private jets, particularly useful in winter.
  • De-icing available on site, essential in winter.

Available services

  • Customs
  • Concierge service
  • Valet
  • Ground handling assistance
  • Rest room
  • Conference room
  • Wifi
  • Baggage services
  • VIP chauffeur transfer
  • Car rental
  • Limousine rental
  • Helicopter transfer
  • Private parking
  • Showers
  • Réservation d'hôtel
  • Pets allowed
  • Disabled access
  • VIP lounge
  • Secure entrance

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Location and access to Chambéry airport

The airport is easily accessible by car from the towns of Aix-les-Bains, 5 km away, and Chambéry, 10 km to the northwest.

On average, you’ll need :

  • 10 minutes from Aix-les-Bains
  • 15 minutes from Chambéry
  • 40 minutes from Grenoble
  • 1 hour from Moutiers, Geneva
  • 1h30 from La Plagne

AEROAFFAIRES offers a chauffeur-driven private car rental service, with a Mercedes S-Class for one or two people, or a Limousine or VIANO for a group, for example.

  • Distances to the main ski resorts :

    • Courchevel / Méribel / Val Thorens: ~1h30 by road, 25-30 min by helicopter.

    • Megève: 1h15 by road, 20 min by helicopter.

    • Val d’Isère / Tignes: ~2h by road, 35 min by helicopter.

  • Ideal alternative to Geneva and Lyon for direct access to Savoie and Haute-Savoie resorts.

We also offer helicopter transfers to the summits of your choice and connections to many ski resorts in the Alps: Courchevel, La Tania, Val Thorens, Méribel, Bride-les-Bains, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d’Isère, etc. Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you may have about helicopter rental.

Nearby cities

  • Airport 10 km     15 min Chambéry
  • Airport 45 km     40 min Annecy
  • Airport 125 km     90 min Chamonix

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Where to stay in Chamonix?

In winter, we recommend you take advantage of Chamonix’s ski area, one of the best in Europe. In summer, we recommend a hike to get a closer look at Mont Blanc.

Where to sleep?

We recommend a stay at the Mont-Blanc hotel & spa in Chamonix.

In summer and winter alike, the Hôtel Mont-Blanc is the must-visit address in the Chamonix valley. Every morning, our 5-star hotel offers the pleasure of waking up facing the most beautiful of peaks, Mont-Blanc. After the exhilaration of altitude, you can take a dip in the heated outdoor pool or relax in the Spa Clarins.

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Chamonix petit train

Isabelle CLERC

CEO AEROAFFAIRES

Chamonix petit train

François-Xavier CLER

Founder AEROAFFAIRES

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