Chambéry-Savoie Airport serves Savoy, approximately 6 km from Chambéry, the historic capital of the Duchy of Savoy.
It is an important seasonal hub for ski resorts in the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys, including Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens, with flights concentrated mainly in winter.
How to get to Chambéry-Savoie Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CMF
Parking near Chambéry-Savoie Airport
The official parking (300 spaces) is located directly across from the terminal and is free year-round, with no time limits.
How to get to Chambéry from CMF
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Chambéry-Savoie Airport
The major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, highly sought after during the ski season: book well in advance.
Bring your driving license, passport, and credit card; snow chains are often mandatory in winter on mountain roads.
Hotels near Chambéry-Savoie Airport
Gare
15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport, or shuttle to the Gare in about 20 minutes
Best for: those travelling light who want to get off 200 metres from the train
- 200 metres from the station, convenient without a car
- Shops and restaurants one minute's walk away
- No view of the historic centre from the rooms
- A through-traffic area, less lively in the evening
Recommended hotels
Historic centre
15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport
Best for: those who want the historic centre and the Castle of the Dukes of Savoy on foot
- In the historic centre, walking distance from the Castle of the Dukes of Savoy
- Good choice of restaurants open in the evening
- Scarce street parking, better to choose a hotel with a garage
- More expensive than the outlying areas in the ski high season
Recommended hotels
Alexander Park district
15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport
Best for: those travelling for business or wanting a garden and pool without staying in the centre
- Garden and seasonal pool, quieter than the centre
- Meeting rooms, convenient for business travellers
- An office district, a car or bus is needed for the historic centre
- Fewer evening venues than the centre
Recommended hotels
Countryside, Château de Candie
about 15-20 minutes by car from the airport, 5 minutes from the centre of Chambéry
Best for: those seeking a park and quiet instead of a city hotel
- Fourteenth-century manor with park and seasonal pool
- Two in-house restaurants, useful if you don't want to go out in the evening
- A car is needed to get to the centre
- Pool only seasonal
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The terminal is quite small, with sharp traffic peaks during the winter ski season, particularly over Christmas and February holidays.
For flights, arrive at least 2 hours early during peak periods.
Map of Chambéry-Savoie Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Chambéry airport serve Courchevel and Val Thorens?
Yes, it's one of the main gateways to these luxury ski resorts, with dedicated shuttle buses in the winter season, generally a 1-1.5 hour transfer.
Q. Is Chambéry close to the airport?
Yes, very: it's only about 6 km away, one of the shortest transfers in the French network to a regional capital.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Chambéry in winter?
Yes, but book well in advance, as demand is very high during the ski season; always carry snow chains.
Q. Why was Chambéry the capital of Savoy?
It was historically the capital of the Duchy of Savoy before its annexation to France: the ducal castle still dominates the historic centre today.
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