Chambery
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is a medium airport serving Chambéry in eastern France, well placed for access to the city as well as the wider Savoie area. Identified by IATA code CMF and ICAO code LFLB, it operates on Europe/Paris time and sits at an elevation of 779 ft (237 m), which is worth keeping in mind if you are checking weather or flight conditions in cooler months. For travelers heading toward the lakes and mountain districts around Chambéry, it works best as a practical regional gateway rather than a sprawling hub, making arrivals and departures generally easier to navigate.
About Chambery
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is a medium airport serving Chambéry in eastern France, well placed for access to the city as well as the wider Savoie area. Identified by IATA code CMF and ICAO code LFLB, it operates on Europe/Paris time and sits at an elevation of 779 ft (237 m), which is worth keeping in mind if you are checking weather or flight conditions in cooler months. For travelers heading toward the lakes and mountain districts around Chambéry, it works best as a practical regional gateway rather than a sprawling hub, making arrivals and departures generally easier to navigate.
Overview
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is a medium airport serving Chambéry in eastern France, well placed for access to the city as well as the wider Savoie area. Identified by IATA code CMF and ICAO code LFLB, it operates on Europe/Paris time and sits at an elevation of 779 ft (237 m), which is worth keeping in mind if you are checking weather or flight conditions in cooler months. For travelers heading toward the lakes and mountain districts around Chambéry, it works best as a practical regional gateway rather than a sprawling hub, making arrivals and departures generally easier to navigate.
Key facts
- Serves Chambéry, France
- Airport type: medium airport
- One runway: 18/36, 6628 ft, asphalt, and lighted
- Elevation: 779 ft (237 m)
- Official website: https://www.chambery-airport.com/en
What travelers should know
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 18/36, measuring 6628 ft, which supports straightforward operations while keeping the airfield compact. For passengers, that usually means a simpler layout and less time getting from curb to check-in or from aircraft to ground transport compared with larger airports. Because it is a smaller facility, it is smart to confirm flight timings, seasonal services, and passenger information directly on the official airport website before travel. Checking local transport options in advance is also sensible, especially if you are continuing onward to Chambéry or nearby resort and lakeside destinations.
Why it matters for your trip
For many visitors, the main advantage of Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is convenience: it places you close to the region you actually came to see. Instead of arriving through a much larger airport and facing a longer final transfer, you land near Chambéry itself, with a scale that feels manageable after a flight. If you value a calmer arrival, quicker orientation, and a direct starting point for exploring this part of France, CMF is an appealing choice.
Routes
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FAQ
Chambery — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Chambery is located in Chambery, France (Europe), at coordinates 45.640°, 5.880°.
- Its IATA code is CMF and its ICAO code is LFLB.
- Chambery serves Chambery, France. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Chambery operates on Europe/Paris local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Chambery sits at latitude 45.640° and longitude 5.880°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CMF. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CMF is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CMF on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Route de l'Aéroport, Viviers-du-Lac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73420, France, the phone number is +33 4 79 54 49 54, the official website is http://www.chambery-airport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in France. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.