Helicopter to and from Courchevel
Reach the most prestigious resort in the Alps in just a few minutes.
For over 30 years, AEROAFFAIRES has been organizing helicopter transfers to and from theCourchevel international altiport. Each flight allows you to avoid traffic jams and admire a spectacular panorama of snow-capped peaks, majestic glaciers and Alpine valleys.
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Courchevel is more than just a ski resort: it’s a true symbol of international luxury. Every winter, the resort attracts royalty, celebrities and travelers in search of the ultimate in luxury. With its five-star palaces, Michelin-starred restaurants, haute couture boutiques and spectacular private chalets, Courchevel embodies exclusivity and the French art of living.
But to reach this unique destination, the experience begins with the journey. Mountain roads are long, winding and often congested in high season. For a demanding international clientele, every minute counts. That’s why helicopters have become the preferred means of transport to Courchevel.
AEROAFFAIRES, experts in private aviation for over 30 years, organizes tailor-made helicopter transfers for its customers, from the region’s main airports. Thanks to a fleet of modern, prestigious aircraft, a team available 24/7 and a dedicated concierge service, we make every flight more than just a trip: an exclusive flying experience.
Whether you’re coming from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, Milan or Zurich, helicopters are the fastest and smoothest way to get straight to your chalet or hotel, ready to hit the slopes.
Helicopter transfers to and from Courchevel: practical information
Helicopter to and from Courchevel :
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Maximum passengers: 5
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Luggage allowance: 2 hold suitcases + 3 cabins
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Pets : accepted
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Children: accepted
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Documents required: passports
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Availability: 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week
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Cancellation: free of charge up to 48 hours before flight
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Cabin comfort: club configuration, leather seats, air conditioning
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Services available: on-board catering, chauffeur-driven car, concierge service
Helicopters for your transfers in Courchevel
For your transfers, AEROAFFAIRES favors recent, high-performance aircraft, perfectly adapted to alpine conditions:
- Airbus H125 (ex AS350 Écureuil): the benchmark for high-altitude flights. Its power, maneuverability and comfortable cabin make it ideal for transfers to Courchevel. Capacity: 5 to 6 passengers, depending on configuration.
- Airbus H130: a more recent, quieter and more spacious version, offering enhanced comfort and panoramic windows. Widely used for VIP transfers, it can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
- Bell 206 (JetRanger / LongRanger): light helicopter, single-seater pilot + approx. 4 passengers. Good performance over short distances. Reliable, maneuverable, with reasonable baggage capacity.
- Bell 407 / 407 GX / GXP: more modern version than the 206, with four-bladed rotor for smoother flight, often less vibration, better accustomed to mountain flying. Allows up to ~5 passengers, good operating ceiling, fairly fast, well suited to transfers from major airports to Courchevel.
- Agusta / Bell derivatives: share the JetRanger’s rugged qualities, but with different finishes and cabin configurations depending on the operator. Often offer a more spacious cabin or VIP options.
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Request for quoteHelicopter rental to and from Courchevel: location and access
Situated at an altitude of 2,007 m, Courchevel’s international altiport is one of the most famous in the world. Built to facilitate access to the resort, it is famous for its short 537 m runway with a steep incline, making every landing spectacular.
Courchevel is set in a rich environment of complementary villages and resorts. Méribel and La Tania, just a few minutes’ drive away or directly linked by the slopes of the Trois Vallées ski area, offer privileged access to skiers. Further down the valley, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, the historic birthplace of Courchevel, retains the charm of a traditional mountain village. Finally, Brides-les-Bains, famous for its thermal baths and spa, appeals to those seeking a more peaceful atmosphere and a relaxing setting away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes.
Connections from Courchevel and flight times
Destination | Flight times |
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Aix-en-Provence | 80 min |
Ajaccio | 140 min |
Alpe d’Huez | 25 min |
Annecy | 30 min |
Annemasse | 35 min |
Auron | 50 min |
Avignon | 75 min |
Bastia | 125 min |
Cagliari | 230 min |
Calvi | 125 min |
Cannes | 70 min |
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux | 25 min |
Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc | 25 min |
Como | 70 min |
Crans-Montana | 50 min |
Engadin Samedan | 90 min |
Figari | 160 min |
Genoa | 75 min |
Geneva | 35 min |
Gordes | 70 min |
Grenoble | 40 min |
Gstaad-Saanen | 55 min |
Lausanne | 50 min |
Le Castellet | 80 min |
Les Deux Alpes | 25 min |
Locarno | 70 min |
Lugano | 65 min |
Lyon-Bron | 45 min |
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | 45 min |
Marseille | 80 min |
Megève | 20 min |
Méribel | 10 min |
Milan Malpensa | 60 min |
Monaco | 70 min |
Nice | 70 min |
Oyonnax | 45 min |
Paris-Le Bourget | 170 min |
Porto-Vecchio | 160 min |
Propriano | 155 min |
Saint-Tropez | 80 min |
Sion | 40 min |
Tignes | 15 min |
Turin | 40 min |
Val d’Isère | 20 min |
Val Thorens | 15 min |
Verbier-Le Châble | 50 min |
Zermatt | 60 min |
Zurich-Dübendorf | 90 min |
Comparative journey times: helicopter vs. car
Getting to Courchevel at the height of the season can quickly turn into a traffic jam. With private helicopter transfers, travel time is considerably reduced, while offering a unique view of the snow-covered Alps. From Geneva, Milan, Annecy, Lausanne, Sion, Lyon or Grenoble, arrival is seamless, directly at the Courchevel altiport.
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Courchevel – Geneva: 30 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 2 hours by car
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Courchevel – Lyon: 40 minutes by helicopter, compared with around 2 h 15 by road
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Courchevel – Grenoble: 30 minutes by helicopter, compared with approx. 1 h 30 by car
Our helicopters also provide direct services to and from the region’s main airports, including Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble.
From the Courchevel international altiport, you can also quickly reach other emblematic resorts such as Méribel, Val d’Isère and Tignes. Each flight offers a breathtaking aerial spectacle: the Vanoise Massif, the Grande Casse glaciers, panoramic views of Mont Blanc, and numerous Alpine villages nestled in the valleys.
The flights offer considerable time savings and spectacular views of Mont Blanc, the Vanoise Massif, Grande Casse and the Alpine valleys.

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Request for quoteCourchevel helicopter recommendations
Every winter, Courchevel is transformed into a veritable “cosmopolitan village“. It’s here that royalty, actors, entrepreneurs and world-renowned athletes meet. The resort offers what few other places in the world can: spectacular nature, exceptional gastronomy, exclusive accommodation and made-to-measure service.
At an altitude of 2008 meters, the Courchevel altiport is one of the highest and most spectacular in Europe. Designed to accommodate light aircraft and helicopters, it offers direct access to the resort, with no additional road transfers. Its runway, famous for its 18.5% gradient, is reserved for pilots specially trained in mountain flying. For passengers, landing here is a unique and memorable experience.
Book your flight to Courchevel: helicopter transfer with AEROAFFAIRES
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VIP welcome at the altiport or private terminal
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Recent, EASA-compliant helicopters
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Quotes in less than 30 minutes
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7/7 availability from 7am to 11pm
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Total flexibility to suit your schedule
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About Courchevel
Founded in the 1940s, Courchevel is part of the 3 Valleys ski area, the world’s largest, with over 600 kilometers of pistes. The resort quickly became a mecca for prestige tourism, attracting a wealthy international clientele in search of sport, refinement and discretion.
Courchevel is one of the world’s most prestigious ski resorts.
Ranging in altitude from 1,300 m to 1,850 m, it combines impeccable slopes, abundant snow and state-of-the-art infrastructures. Synonymous with luxury, Courchevel seduces with its exclusive hotels and chalets, Michelin-starred gastronomy and lively après-ski.
In summer, the resort becomes a hiking and golfing paradise, without losing its upscale image.