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Chambéry
A small Alpine airport serving the ski resorts of the Tarentaise valley.
Hautecombe Abbey: the abbey of the House of Savoy
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An abbey on the shore of the Lac du Bourget, burial place of the House of Savoy.
WhereAbout 8 miles from the airport (CMF)
Getting thereAbout 30 minutes' drive, or a boat from Aix-les-Bains.
Direct flights to Chambéry from the UK
6 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 583 mi |
| Bristol | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 558 mi |
| Gatwick | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 471 mi |
| Leeds Bradford | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 660 mi |
| Manchester | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 646 mi |
| Stansted | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 502 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Chambéry by month
6°Jan
8°Feb
13°Mar
17°Apr
21°May
25°Jun
28°Jul
27°Aug
22°Sep
17°Oct
11°Nov
7°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | -1° | 15 |
| February | 8° | -0° | 12 |
| March | 13° | 2° | 14 |
| April | 17° | 6° | 14 |
| May | 21° | 10° | 16 |
| June | 25° | 14° | 15 |
| July | 28° | 15° | 13 |
| August | 27° | 15° | 10 |
| September | 22° | 11° | 12 |
| October | 17° | 8° | 11 |
| November | 11° | 3° | 14 |
| December | 7° | 0° | 14 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Chambéry). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's France travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.