Private jets to Courchevel
Most private flights to Courchevel land at Chambéry or Geneva, followed by a road or helicopter transfer. The Courchevel altiport is open only to specially certified aircraft and pilots.
Courchevel at a glance
- Arrive at
- Chambéry (CMF), Geneva (GVA), Courchevel Altiport (CVF)
- From London
- About 1h 40m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- light jet, midsize, super midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Courchevel
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 40m
Farnborough, 430 nm - From Manchester
- About 2h 05m
Manchester, 561 nm - From Liverpool
- About 2h 05m
Liverpool John Lennon, 573 nm - From Birmingham
- About 1h 55m
Birmingham, 507 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 30m
Edinburgh, 710 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 35m
Glasgow, 727 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Chambéry (CMF). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- The flight time shown is to Chambéry, the closest major airport for jets.
- Helicopter transfers from Chambéry or Geneva can take you directly to the resort.
- In winter we watch the forecast closely and book a hangar for the aircraft where we can. Keeping it out of the frost can save thousands against a de-icing bill.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Courchevel from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
| Super midsize | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | Longer European trips and North Africa |
Flying to Courchevel: questions
Can a private jet land in Courchevel?
Only small, specially certified aircraft can use the Courchevel altiport. Most travellers fly to Chambéry or Geneva and transfer by road or helicopter.
How long is a private flight from London to Courchevel?
About 1 hour 40 minutes to Chambéry in a light or midsize jet, plus the transfer to the resort.
How long is a private flight to Courchevel from elsewhere in the UK?
About 2h 05m from Manchester, 2h 05m from Liverpool, 1h 55m from Birmingham, 2h 30m from Edinburgh, 2h 35m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
