Flights from Birmingham to Chambery
Birmingham Airport Flights
Flights from Birmingham to Chambery are the ideal way for anyone living in the Midlands to escape to the ski slopes of the French Alps, whilst taking advantage of one of the most accessible airports in Europe. Birmingham International Airport sits at the centre of the UK motorway and rail network and its revolutionary Air-Rail Link, built in 2003, is able to transport over 1500 people between the airport railway station and the terminal every hour, which helps to explain how the airport comfortably handles around eight million passengers a year in total. If you are looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Chambery you will find convenient services available with budget airline Flybe. Flights from Birmingham to Chambery take just over two hours and considering the growing demand for quality budget holidays in winter sports resorts, it is likely that more and more popular low-cost carriers will be introducing flights from Birmingham to Chambery in the coming years.
Profile of Birmingham
As capital of the West Midlands, Birmingham is a vibrant city with a cosmopolitan population and a whole spectrum of attractions to discover. The city’s Symphony Hall and Hippodrome and several other theatres and showcase venues make it a cultural and events hub with a year-round programme of top class entertainment, not to mention the comedy clubs, bars and nightclubs, enjoyed by Birmingham’s young student population. The city’s famous shopping centre, the Bull Ring, was once the centre of the city’s cruel sport of bull-baiting which took place throughout the 18th century, when Birmingham was a thriving market town. The centre has now been transformed into a futuristic vision with a multi-million pound facelift which includes the stunning flagship Selfridges store. Birmingham was always a centre of progress and initiative even as far back as the industrial revolution, and the important role it played in UK history at this time has now shifted to a key role in business, research and invention. Birmingham Airport comes second only to Heathrow for levels of business traffic, and the city’s famous NEC complex has helped to make this one of the main most important business centres in the UK as we move into the 21st century.
Chambery Airport
Commercial flights to Chambery began in 1960, but it was not until thirty years later that todays modern facility began to take shape, with a major facelift just in time for the Winter Olympics of 1991, in which Chambery Airport played a key role. As gateway to the winter sports resorts of the Rhone-Alps region of France, it is now starting to be recognised by the UK budget airlines and is already equipped to handle up to a million passengers a year.
Parking facilities in and around Chambery Airport
There are 300 free parking spaces at Chambery Airport located directly opposite the terminal building, including spaces for disabled drivers, and 40 additional spaces for coaches.
Airport distance from Chambery and other notable surrounding locations
Chambery Airport enjoys a stunning location beside Lake Bourget against a backdrop of fresh mountain scenery, making this one of the most picturesque landing sites in Europe. Lying just 6 miles north of the town of Chambery and 62 miles from Lyon, this is the local airport for around 30 top ski resorts, including Val d’Isere, Meribel and Courcheval, located 90 miles, 63 miles and 67 miles to the east respectively.
Transport links to Chambery
There is no rail link directly into Chambery Airport but several coach services operate between the airport and all the neighbouring ski resorts, which can all be booked online in advance. If you are flying to Chambery with a group of friends and wish to travel to your resort in style using a more exclusive service, there are a range of luxury vehicles for hire with chauffeur services including limousines and space cruisers.
Conference and other business facilities at Chambery Airport
Nearly 10,000 business passengers use Chambery Airport every year thanks in particular to its proximity to the business centres of Lyon and Geneva. As such the airport caters well for the business sector providing a comfortable VIP lounge for pre-flight meetings, and limousine services for onward transfers.
Profile of the local area
Rhone-Alps is France’s picturesque alpine region and is not only popular for skiing and snowboarding, but a range of other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing and rafting. The beautiful city of Lyon lies just 62 miles to the west, with its historic old quarter and its 27 museums, while Grenoble, 41 miles south, is a vibrant city with all the charm of a country village set amidst snow clad mountains.