Surrounded by the Alpine peaks of the Rhone Alpes region, and just across the border from Italy and Switzerland, it’s easy to see why skiers and snowboarders snap up Chambery flights.

Some of the best ski resorts in France are within two hours of Chambery: Meribel is 75 minutes away, while within an easy 90-minute transfer are the resorts of Courchevel, Chamonix and Val Thorens. When winter arrives and dumps snow on the slopes, sporty types also fly to Chambery to access Megeve and Tignes, which are just two hours away by road.

Direct flights to Chambery from the UK, which take around an hour, are available between December and April. Cheap London to Chambery flights are easy to find, though you can also snap up low-cost direct flights from Manchester, East Midlands, Leeds and other UK airports.

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There are no year-round services from the UK, however tour operators such as TUI, Thomas Cook and Jet2 operated the seasonal departures from airports across the UK.

You can fly from London’s Gatwick airport, or from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Birmingham, Exeter, Cardiff and Birmingham. These flights take around one-and-a-half hours.

But with no connecting flights through the French capital and limited seasonal services, you should consider flying to Lyon or Geneva instead during the summer months.

Flights arrive at Chambery Savoie Airport (CMF).

Book tickets in advance for one of the official airport-ski resort shuttle services. A return journey to Meribel, for example, costs from 60 euros per person, with discounts available for groups. Private shuttle services and taxis can also be booked from Chambery. It’s wise to do some research before you go as prices can vary significantly.

Reaching central Chambery from the airport costs around 20 euros in a taxi.

Alternatively, pre-book car hire in Chambery and collect your vehicle upon arrival at the airport. 

Luxury lodges, catered chalets, spa hotels, self-catering apartments – the accommodation scene in France’s excellent ski resorts is superb, but often comes with a hefty price tag. Compare hotels and book well in advance to secure a bargain by the slopes.

If you’re going down the DIY route by finding your own cheap flights (as opposed to booking package ski holidays), why not bookend your mountain adventures with a night in Chambery or at the edge of Lac du Bourget? The largest natural lake in France is close to the airport. A spot of waterside tranquillity could provide the perfect end to your skiing trip (and prove very handy if you have an early-morning flight home).

In Chambery, where the food and wine is as pleasing as the grand architecture, hotels are plentiful and rates reasonable. Don’t miss the Fountain of Elephants – a charming landmark in the city’s historic centre.

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