Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chambery Airport (CMF): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Chambéry-le-Vieux is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to CMF flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Chambéry-le-Vieux (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport.
Jet2 is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for LGW to CMF flights is British Airways.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport. Many travellers pass through Edinburgh Airport when flying between LGW and CMF.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chambery Airport (CMF)
R 646 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,894. These prices may change based on demand.
Book eight months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to CMF.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to CMF by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Chambery Airport (CMF)
Reserve a hotel close to CMF if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chambery Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Enterprise and explore beyond Chambéry-le-Vieux's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Chambery Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Chambery Airport (CMF) to central Chambéry-le-Vieux
Chambery Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Chambéry-le-Vieux. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chambery Airport (CMF)
Before securing your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Chambéry-le-Vieux offers a vibrant atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings better hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Chambéry-le-Vieux is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chambery Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to CMF in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Chambéry-le-Vieux has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres north-west of Chambéry-le-Vieux, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 88 kilometres west of Chambéry-le-Vieux, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
