Winter Ski Season 2025: Best Airports for the Alps

The 2025-26 ski season is fast approaching, and choosing the right airport can make or break your Alpine holiday. Here is our guide to the best airports for reaching the top ski resorts by private jet.

Chambery (LFLB)

Best for: Courchevel, Meribel, Val d'Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs Transfer time: 90 minutes to Courchevel, 2 hours to Val d'Isere Runway: Suitable for most light and midsize jets Note: Can close in poor weather. Always have Grenoble or Lyon as backup.

Sion (LSGS)

Best for: Verbier, Crans-Montana, Zermatt Transfer time: 30 minutes to Verbier, 90 minutes to Zermatt Runway: Limited to smaller aircraft. Check with our team for suitability.

Innsbruck (LOWI)

Best for: St. Anton, Ischgl, Kitzbuhel, Solden Transfer time: 60 minutes to St. Anton, 90 minutes to Kitzbuhel Runway: Handles all aircraft sizes but requires special crew certification for the approach.

Geneva (LSGG)

Best for: Chamonix, Megeve, Morzine, Verbier, Gstaad Transfer time: 60 minutes to Chamonix, 90 minutes to Verbier Runway: Major international airport. Handles all aircraft. Busy during peak ski weekends.

Samedan/St. Moritz (LSZS)

Best for: St. Moritz, Pontresina, Davos Transfer time: 10 minutes to St. Moritz Runway: Europe's highest airport. Requires specialist crew training. Dramatic approach.

Helicopter Connections

For the ultimate door-to-door experience, we can arrange helicopter transfers from any of these airports directly to your resort or chalet helipad. Chambery to Courchevel by helicopter takes just 15 minutes.