Flight & travel information

Here at Le Ski we mostly charter our own flights on Sundays into Chambéry airport. We also operate our own transfers direct. Baggage is included in our holiday prices (see details below).

Why would anyone choose to travel to the French Alps on a Saturday? On Sundays the roads are much quieter and airports much calmer, leading to smoother journeys and more relaxed travellers. You also get to ski blissfully quiet pistes on Saturday while everyone else is in a traffic jam! We fly from Gatwick and Manchester to Chambéry, the closest airport to the French Alps. Catering is buy-on-board for both flights. We fly with Jet2, who have an excellent reputation for customer service.

By chartering a fixed number of flight seats for the number of chalet beds we operate, it means that our flight numbers are limited. We occasionally buy in supplementary flights if/when we run out but it is by no means guaranteed and therefore early booking is essential to secure the flights you require.

Inclusive transfers

80 minutes to La Tania
90 minutes to Courchevel 
2 hours to Val d'Isère
2 hours to Tignes
 

Please note that we are unable to supply car seats for children on the coaches but that the airlines will carry your own car seat.

Gatwick (South) to Chambéry

Flight times (local)

Outbound
Return

LS2157

 LS2158

Gatwick 08.20

Chambéry 12.15

Chambéry 11.15

Gatwick 13.05

NB. When the clocks change on the last Sunday in March, flight times tend to change slightly from that Sunday until the end of the ski season, as airports move to their summer schedule. We usually get notified 3 weeks before, and we will advise the new times as soon as we know them.
 

Baggage Allowance

These are decided by the airlines and are per person:

Checked in bags

1 bag of 22kgs per person

 

Hand baggage

1 bag per person of 10 kgs (max 56cm x 45 cm x 25cm). Ski boots can be taken as the one item as long as they fit within the above restriction

 

Ski carriage

Includes one bag with one set of skis OR a snowboard  OR ski boots only, max weight 20kgs, per person

 

Helmets

Can be carried within the hand luggage allowance

 

Infants

Pushchair, travel cot or car seat are allowed and there is a 10kg checked baggage allowance per infant. More info here. 

Manchester (T2) to Chambery (£50pp supplement)

Flight times (local)

Outbound
Return

LS843

LS844

Manchester 08.35

Chambéry 12.35

Chambéry 11.45

Manchester 13.40
NB. When the clocks change on the last Sunday in March, flight times tend to change slightly from that Sunday until the end of the ski season, as airports move to their summer schedule. We usually get notified 3 weeks before, and we will advise the new times as soon as we know them.


Baggage Allowance

These are decided by the airlines and are per person:

 

Checked in bags

1 bag of 22kgs per person 

 

Hand baggage

1 bag per person 10 kgs (max 56cm x 45 cm x 25cm). Ski boots can be taken as the one item as long as they fit within the above restriction.

 

Ski carriage

One "ski set" containing one pair of skis and one pair of poles only (ski boots can either be carried in your hold baggage or hand baggage OR one board (max 20 kgs)

 

Helmets

Can be carried within the hand luggage allowance

 

Infants

Pushchair, travel cot or car seat are allowed and there is a 10kg checked baggage allowance per infant. More info here. 

Ski Carriage

Each set of skis/snowboard is charged at £60 return if pre-booked.

Please let us know when booking whether you will be taking skis or boards as there is a limit to the number of skis our airlines can carry. If equipment is not prebooked, the cost at the airport is greater and there is no guarantee it will be accepted by the airline.

Independent Travel

Don’t want to, or can’t, use our flights? No problem.

There’s usually a £100 reduction per person from the usual price for full priced bookings - please check at time of booking. There is also a maximum of £50 reduction on reduced price holidays (ask when booking).

If your SatNav is a bit dodgy just ask for our recommended route! We can provide addresses or What3Words locations.

Please note that if driving in France the current regulations stipulate that you must be carrying a warning triangle, high-visibility jacket/vest and a breathalyser kit. Snow tyres and/or chains are now obligatory during the winter months in the French Alps.

The New Entry/Exit System (EES)

As you may know, the EU has introduced a visitor registration system known as the EES where visitors from outside the Schengen area will have their fingerprints and photo taken (only the latter for kids aged under 12).

As of April 2026, 100% of airport arrivals have to be registered. If you have any questions, you can read the FAQs on the EU's Travel Europe website.

Please note that the EES is different to the ETIAS visa system which is due to be introduced in late 2026. When we know more, we will post the information here.

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