Private Jet to Courchevel: Airports, Costs and Booking the 2026–27 Ski Season

Most private flights to Courchevel do not land in Courchevel. Jets land at Chambéry, Geneva, Grenoble or Lyon and the last stretch is made by helicopter, small aircraft or car; only small turboprops and similar aircraft use the resort's own altiport, a 537-metre runway on an 18.6% slope at 2,008 metres. For a London departure, brokers' published estimates for a one-way light jet start at around €7,000 to $10,600, depending on the broker and the aircraft, before the transfer up the mountain. The resort's 2026–27 winter season runs from 4 December 2026 to 18 April 2027.

This guide sets out how the trip actually works: which airport, which aircraft, what it costs, and what to settle before you book a ski-season charter. Figures are indicative estimates as of October 2026; only a confirmed quote is a price.

The airports: where your jet actually lands

Courchevel's own altiport is famous, and for most jets it is not an option. According to its published data, the altiport (ICAO LFLJ) sits at 2,008 metres with a single 537-metre asphalt runway on an 18.6% gradient. There is no go-around procedure, because of the surrounding terrain, and no instrument approach or runway lighting, so it cannot be used in fog or low cloud. It is used mainly by smaller fixed-wing aircraft such as the Cessna 208 Caravan and Pilatus PC-12, and by helicopters.

The resort's own altiport page says the runway is cleared of snow all winter and lists flying times from the altiport to the airports a jet would use:

Those are flying times for the short hop from each airport up to the altiport. By road, Global Charter puts Chambéry about 90 minutes from the resort and a helicopter transfer from Chambéry at about 30 minutes.

Was the altiport open last winter?

The altiport's runway and aircraft parking area were resurfaced in autumn 2025, between 18 August and 17 October, according to the commune's winter 2025–26 magazine, which put the cost at about €1.95 million and said the aircraft parking area was modernised to stand up better to snow clearing. The resort's altiport page describes it as open all year round. If your plan depends on landing at the altiport itself, ask the operator to confirm availability for your dates.

What it costs: published estimates for 2026–27

Private jet pricing is quoted per aircraft, not per seat, and moves with demand, positioning and the aircraft available. Two brokers publish indicative one-way estimates for this route:

Treat these as a range to plan against, not a quote. They do not include the transfer from the airport to the resort, and peak dates cost more: Global Charter describes December to February as peak ski season and March to April as quieter. For how one London route is priced from a live quote, see our breakdown of a private jet from London to Nice, which uses the same method.

Ways to bring the number down

• Fly midweek and outside the holiday weeks. The Christmas and New Year fortnight and the February half-term weeks are when everyone wants the same aircraft.
• Be flexible on the airport. Chambéry is the shortest transfer; Geneva and Lyon have more aircraft and more slots. A quote for each can differ.
• Look at empty legs. Jets repositioning after dropping passengers in the Alps fly back empty, and those sectors are sold at a discount when they match your dates. Our empty legs page lists live availability, and the private jet and empty-leg playbook explains the trade-offs.
• Fill the seats. The price is for the aircraft; four friends on a light jet share one bill.

Choosing the aircraft for a ski trip

Ski luggage changes the calculation. Skis, boots and winter clothing take far more space than a summer bag, and on small jets the hold, not the seat count, is often the limit. Global Charter lists very light jets such as the Phenom 100 and Citation Mustang for four to five passengers with limited baggage, and turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12 and super light jets such as the PC-24 and Phenom 300 for six to eight passengers.

When you ask for a quote, give the broker the number of passengers and the number and size of ski bags, and ask for the aircraft's baggage capacity in writing. If the answer is tight, it is cheaper to send skis ahead or rent in the resort than to move up an aircraft class.

Booking a ski-season charter: the checklist

• Dates and flexibility. Say which dates are fixed and which can move by a day; it changes the aircraft available.
• Airport preference, with a second choice. Chambéry, Geneva, Grenoble or Lyon, and whether you want a helicopter or road transfer onward.
• Passengers and ski bags, with weights if you have them.
• What the quote includes. Ask whether airport fees, de-icing, crew costs and any overnight charges are in the price, and whether the transfer is included or separate.
• Weather plan. Winter Alpine weather can close an airport or delay a departure. Ask what happens if you have to divert to another airport, and who pays for the extra ground transfer.
• Cancellation terms. Charter contracts can carry significant cancellation charges close to departure; read them before you sign.

Our private jet guide for 2026 covers the contract in more detail, and multi-leg and group charter economics explains how a shared charter is priced.

Private jet or scheduled flight?

For a family of four flying from London on a peak Saturday, a private jet means no airport queues, no luggage limits beyond the aircraft's own, and a door-to-slope time measured in hours. It also costs far more than scheduled seats for the same group. The decision usually comes down to the size of the group, the value of the time saved, and whether an empty leg or a midweek date brings the number down. Our comparison of private jet versus commercial first class sets out how to weigh it.

Sources

Read on 23 October 2026. Dates, prices and terms change; check the source before you rely on a figure.

• Courchevel tourist office — Courchevel altiport (flying times, winter operation, season dates): https://courchevel.com/en/a/courchevel-altiport-5077207/
• Wikipedia — Courchevel Altiport (runway length, gradient, elevation, restrictions): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courchevel_Altiport
• Mairie de Courchevel — Le Journal, hiver 2025-2026 (altiport works, PDF): https://www.mairie-courchevel.com/uploads/tx_dklikbrochures/BM-hiver_2025-planches-BD.pdf
• Global Charter — Private jet to Courchevel (route estimates, airports, aircraft): https://www.globalcharter.com/cities/private-jet-to-courchevel
• Mercury Jets — Private jet charter London to Courchevel (estimates): https://mercuryjets.com/route-london-to-courchevel