Chambéry Airport → Tignes
Helicopter Charter — Chambéry Airport to Tignes
Thirty minutes from the apron to the upper Tarentaise.
Indicative fares, excluding landing and waiting fees. The firm price is confirmed by the operator flying you.
From Chambéry, the closest airport to the Tarentaise, Tignes is about 30 minutes by helicopter — against 2 h 30 to 4 h by road once the snow is down. Landing at Les Boisses, by Lake Chevril. Private charter for up to 5 passengers, on request.
Time saving
About 30 minutes in the air, against 2 h 30 to 4 h on the road in season.
Why this route
- ✓The shortest flight from a valley airport to Tignes.
- ✓Skips Moûtiers, Bourg-Saint-Maurice and the whole climb to the dam.
- ✓Private charter for up to 5 passengers.
What to expect
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Departure from Chambéry Airport, the closest airport to the Tarentaise valleys.
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Direct routing up the Isère valley to the Tignes dam, weather permitting.
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The landing point is at Les Boisses, the lower village by Lake Chevril: the short transfer up to Tignes-le-Lac or Val Claret is arranged with the flight.
Transparent pricing
No membership, no hidden surcharges. Captain, fuel and landing fees included.
On request / flight
Whole cabin, up to 5 passengers.
Good to know
- Chambéry suits arrivals by private jet or by rail — it puts you half an hour from the resort.
- Flown under visual flight rules: the weather window is confirmed the day before and again on the morning, with a road fallback if the valley closes in.
- Skis and snowboards travel in covers in the hold — state them at booking so weight and loading are planned.
- No fixed fare is published for this route; pricing is on request.
Helipads on this route
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Chambéry to Tignes?
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Around 30 minutes, against 2 h 30 to 4 h by road in season.
Can you ski Val d'Isère from Tignes?
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Yes. The two resorts form a single linked ski area. Val d'Isère also has its own landing sites if you prefer to land closer to it.
What aircraft is used?
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An Airbus H130 or H125 (up to 5 passengers), the machines used for mountain work at this altitude.
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