There are no direct flights to Courchevel from any city: the resort has only a small altiport for private planes. The usual route is a flight to Geneva, Lyon or Chambéry, followed by a transfer along the mountain road.
Flying from Moscow
There are currently no direct flights from Russia to EU countries, so you will have to fly with a connection. The most common choices are:
- Istanbul: there are flights from Istanbul to Geneva and Lyon;
- Belgrade: flights to Geneva;
- Dubai: flights to Geneva and Lyon.
The journey with a connection usually takes 7 to 12 hours. Russian citizens need a Schengen visa to enter France.
From other cities
From Almaty, Astana, Tashkent, Baku, Yerevan, Tel Aviv and European cities, there are direct flights or flights with one connection to Geneva or Lyon. Geneva is the closest to the resort and receives the most flights during the ski season.
From the airport to Courchevel
It is about 2 hours by road from the airport to the resort. Prices and journey times for each route:
The driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign, help with your luggage and skis, and take you to your chalet or hotel. If your flight is delayed, he will wait: we track your arrival time.
By car
Cars with Russian registration are currently not allowed into EU countries. If you are already in Europe, you can rent a car at the airport, but in the season the mountain road requires winter tyres or snow chains, and parking at the resort is paid and almost always full.
Where to stay
Hotels in Courchevel should be booked several months ahead, especially for New Year and the February school holidays. An overview of hotels by resort level: Courchevel hotels.