How to get from Geneva Airport to Courchevel by Helicopter

How Much Does a Helicopter from Geneva Airport to Courchevel Cost?

Several companies provide helicopter flights from Geneva Airport to Courchevel. We called BLADE. A very competent and polite female employee spoke with us in good English (French is also possible). We explained what group of people we needed to transport, and she explained everything clearly. We sent her the other questions we had through WhatsApp and received clear answers very quickly. All the information was current as of the 2026–2027 winter season. These prices were sufficient for us personally, but if you are interested in other companies, we have listed them below in the "Companies" section and provided links to their websites. The table describes the helicopter options.

* Only with the approval of the helicopter owner.
Prices are in euros, including VAT, for one one-way flight, for the 2026–2027 winter season. Medium-sized suitcases. Ski basket available on request (H125, H130, AS355). For twin-engine helicopters, a second pilot can be added to increase safety: +€500 per one-way flight.

Which Companies Operate Helicopter Flights to Courchevel?

The following companies operate on this route: HÉLI SÉCURITÉ, BLADE, Mont Blanc Hélicoptères, Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services and Geneva Helicopters (Swiftcopters). There is also the Get Heli aggregator, through which you can request several offers at once.

HÉLI SÉCURITÉ

HÉLI SÉCURITÉ offers private helicopter flights from Geneva to Courchevel from €3,100 one way. The flight takes around 30–35 minutes. Its fleet includes single-engine and twin-engine helicopters, with VIP cabins available. The company has its own ground transport service: drivers in Mercedes V-Class vehicles meet passengers both in Geneva and at the resort. It also offers alternative options in case of bad weather.

If there is no suitable flight slot at Geneva Airport, you can depart from the Archamps site in France. It takes around 15 minutes to get there from the airport by V-Class and, according to the company, this transfer is free.

BLADE

BLADE is not a helicopter airline, but a service that arranges flights with local operators. For the Courchevel–Geneva route, BLADE lists a price starting at €3,100 for a helicopter carrying 5 passengers, with a journey time of around 30 minutes.

They offer a wide choice of aircraft: H125, H130, AS355, H135, H155, Bell 429 and Agusta 109. This is convenient when the helicopter needs to be selected according to the number of passengers and the amount of luggage. Individual seats on flights to Courchevel are not sold; the helicopter can only be chartered in its entirety.

Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services

The French company Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, which specialises in high-altitude flights and transport in the Three Valleys area. From Geneva to Courchevel, it mainly operates H125 and H130 helicopters. According to the website, the flight takes around 35 minutes (by road — around 2.5 hours in normal conditions).

The Geneva–Courchevel price is displayed only by the company's booking system, so you will have to request the price. Fleet: H125 for 5–6 passengers, H130 for up to 6 and A109 for 6–7 in a more premium configuration. A ski basket can be installed on the H125, and the rear luggage compartment has a capacity of around 0.85 m³.

Mont Blanc Hélicoptères

A large French operator, Mont Blanc Hélicoptères, with bases in Geneva and directly at Courchevel Altiport. It has an air operator certificate and carries private and VIP passengers between Geneva, Courchevel and other Alpine resorts. Its fleet includes the AS350, AS355N, EC135, A109S and AW139.

There is no fixed price on the website: the cost is calculated for each booking, taking into account the helicopter, the number of passengers, the date and the flight conditions. This is an option for non-standard transport arrangements: a lot of luggage, several stops or landing on private property (the company states that, subject to French regulations, it can land directly on a property).

Which Travellers Are Helicopter Flights from Geneva to Courchevel Suitable For?

A helicopter is not suitable for every tourist. It is usually used by those who are ready to spend more money and at the same time do not want to spend 3–6 hours in traffic during a transfer from Geneva Airport to Courchevel:

• Large groups. The helicopter can accommodate 5 passengers. At €3,100 for the whole group, it comes to €620 per person. Compared with a private transfer, the difference is large, but the price of an official taxi from Geneva to Courchevel is already not that different from the helicopter.
• Those travelling on Saturdays. On this day, guests arrive at and leave hotels in Courchevel. Therefore, the journey from Geneva can take 4–6 hours (instead of the usual 2.5 hours). This is why helicopters are especially in demand at Christmas, New Year and during the February school holidays.
• Guests of expensive hotels and chalets. Tourists who pay €5,000–10,000 per night for a chalet often prefer to fly to Courchevel by helicopter.
• Those with a tight schedule. The plane lands in Geneva at 12:00, and at 14:00 there is already lunch, a meeting or skiing. A helicopter allows you to be in the mountains almost immediately.
• Families with small children. Half an hour in the air is usually easier than several hours on a mountain road.

Bad Weather Is the Main Risk When Flying to Courchevel

When booking a helicopter, you should always take into account that the weather can deteriorate at any time and the flight may be cancelled (you will have to wait or travel by car).

Courchevel Altiport is located at an altitude of 2,008 metres. The runway is quite short — 537 metres — and one of its sections has an incline of 18.5%. Night flights are not permitted, and special mountain procedures apply at the airport.

The possibility of operating a flight depends on visibility, cloud cover, fog, snowfall, wind, the condition of mountain passes and the weather in the Courchevel area itself. It can happen that it is +5 °C and sunny in Geneva, while there are clouds over Courchevel, snow is falling and visibility is almost zero.

The decision whether to fly in bad weather is not made by the passenger or the hotel manager, but by the crew and the carrier's operations team, according to weather conditions and the applicable rules.

If the weather deteriorates, operators usually have the following options:

• postpone the departure to a later time;
• wait for better weather;
• land at a lower altitude, at another helicopter landing site;
• travel from Geneva to Courchevel by car.

Therefore, when booking, ask in advance what happens to your payment if the helicopter cannot land in Courchevel. Some operators immediately offer an alternative ground transport option. For example, HÉLI SÉCURITÉ states that its team can arrange an alternative in case of bad weather.

Where Does the Helicopter Depart from on the Geneva–Courchevel Route?

Usually, the helicopter departs from Geneva Airport (GVA) to get to Courchevel. This means that you arrive by plane and immediately change to a helicopter. This is very convenient and saves time. However, it is not always possible to depart from Geneva Airport. In this case, the departure takes place from Helipad Archamps.

Helicopter Flights from Geneva Airport: PPR Permission

Special permission is required to operate helicopter flights to and from Geneva Airport: PPR (Prior Permission Required).

Flight organisation details:

• The number of daily operations at Geneva Airport is limited and depends on obtaining special permissions.

• PPR permission is issued only 4–5 days before the flight date.

• If there is no available slot at Geneva Airport, the flight will be organised from the BLADE helicopter landing site in Archamps (France).

Departure from the Helipad in Archamps

The Helipad Archamps helicopter landing site is located in France. It takes approximately 15–30 minutes to get there by car, depending on traffic. The distance from Geneva Airport to Helipad Archamps is 15 km. BLADE provides a car to get there free of charge.

Where Exactly Does the Helicopter Land in Courchevel?

Courchevel consists of 6 ski resorts (stations) located at different altitudes. Unfortunately, you will not find a public helicopter landing site at every station.

The main landing location is Courchevel Altiport (CVF/LFLJ). It is located near Courchevel 1850, at an altitude of around 2,008 metres. The official Courchevel website calls it the main facility for private and commercial flights and states that around 70% of winter flights are made by helicopters.

Is It Possible to Land by Helicopter Directly at a Hotel or Chalet?

Yes, in principle, there is a possibility of landing a helicopter near your accommodation. But it is important to understand that only a very small number of chalets and hotels have their own helicopter landing sites on their property. Therefore, you should not really count on this.

Most flights follow this sequence:

Geneva Airport → Courchevel Altiport → Car transfer → Your hotel

How to Get from the Helicopter Landing Site (Altiport) to Your Hotel

The altiport is located in the upper part of Courchevel. Keep in mind that the journey from there to your hotel or chalet can take different amounts of time. It all depends on which resort station or village you have booked your accommodation in.

Distance and travel time from the altiport to the villages of Courchevel:

• Altiport - Courchevel Saint-Bon (1100 m): distance 14 km, time 30–40 minutes;
• Altiport - Courchevel Le Praz (1300 m): distance 12 km, time 25–35 minutes;
• Altiport - Courchevel La Tania (1400 m): distance 14.5 km, time 35–45 minutes;
• Altiport - Courchevel Village (1550 m): distance 9 km, time 20–25 minutes;
• Altiport - Courchevel Moriond (1650 m): distance 7 km, time 15–20 minutes;
• Altiport - Courchevel 1850 (1850 m): distance 4 km, time 10–15 minutes;

Do You Need to Book a Separate Transfer from the Altiport to Your Hotel?

There are different ways to get from the helicopter landing site to your hotel:

• The transfer is included in the flight price. Some companies state that when you pay for the flight, you also pay for the transfer from the altiport.
• The transfer is provided by your hotel. When booking a hotel or chalet (mainly more expensive properties), you are provided with a free transfer from the altiport and back.
• The transfer is booked separately. You can book a private transfer yourself or an official taxi that will take you to your hotel after landing at the altiport.

What Luggage Can You Take on a Helicopter?

When booking a helicopter, it is important to take into account not only the number of passengers, but also the dimensions, weight and total volume of the luggage. Each helicopter model has loading limits.

According to the BLADE offer for the 2026–2027 winter season, the permitted amount of luggage depends on the selected model:

• Airbus H125: 5 passengers, 3 medium-sized suitcases and 2 soft bags.
• Airbus H130: 6 passengers, 3 medium-sized suitcases and 3 soft bags.
• Airbus AS355: 5 passengers (4 when using two pilots), 3 medium-sized suitcases and 2 soft bags.
• Airbus EC135: 5 passengers, 3 medium-sized suitcases and 3 soft bags.
• Bell 429: 6 passengers, 4 medium-sized suitcases and 4 soft bags.
• Airbus H155: 6–8 passengers, 5 medium-sized suitcases and 5 soft bags.

BLADE sets the following luggage limits:

• Medium-sized suitcase: no more than 75 × 58 × 36 cm and 23 kg.
• Soft bag: no more than 55 × 35 × 25 cm and 10 kg.

The company recommends using soft bags whenever possible, as they are easier to place in the helicopter luggage compartments. At the same time, the specified amounts of luggage do not guarantee that all passengers can be carried with a full load: the final permitted weight is determined taking into account the weight of the passengers, luggage and the characteristics of the particular aircraft.

If you are travelling with a large number of suitcases or ski equipment, agree on the luggage load with the operator in advance. In some cases, an additional vehicle will be needed to transport part of the luggage.

Transporting Skis and Snowboards in the Helicopter Basket:

We checked how skis and snowboards are transported by helicopter. They are placed in an external ski basket. For example, BLADE provides this service free of charge. However, it is essential to indicate when booking that you need a ski basket, because not all helicopters can be equipped with one.

The basket can hold a maximum of 5 pairs of skis or 3 snowboards. However, it is important to understand that, firstly, skis and snowboards can be of different sizes, and secondly, the dimensions of the ski bags can differ significantly, especially hard cases with wheels. Therefore, provide the exact dimensions of the ski equipment you are transporting when booking. Anything that does not fit in the helicopter will be transported separately by car (for an additional fee).

If You Have a Lot of Suitcases and Skis in Your Luggage

If you have a lot of luggage with you (the helicopter operator will advise you on the permitted amounts when booking the flight), you have three main options:

• book a larger helicopter
• book a second helicopter
• book an additional vehicle to transport part of the luggage (depending on the day of the week, a vehicle for luggage will cost €300–450 one way).

How to Book a Helicopter from Geneva to Courchevel?

A helicopter can be booked on the company's website using a request form, by email or by phone. When we booked the flight, we were asked for quite a large amount of information. All this information must be provided to be sure that the flight will take place (or at least to increase this probability). Therefore, if you decide to book a helicopter from Geneva to Courchevel, we recommend preparing the necessary information in advance.

Passenger Details

• Full name of each passenger.
• Gender.
• Weight in kilograms.
• Information about children under 2 years old.

Contact Details

Mobile phone number available on the day of the flight.

Flight Information

• Flight number of the aircraft on which you will arrive at Geneva Airport before the helicopter flight.
• Handling Agent details.
• Expected arrival or departure time.

Luggage

• Number of medium-sized suitcases.
• Number of soft bags.
• Detailed information about the ski equipment being transported.

Accommodation Information in Courchevel

• Name of the hotel or address of the chalet in Courchevel.
• Contact details of the chalet manager.

Helicopter Booking Cancellation Conditions

An employee of BLADE told us about the cancellation procedure for a helicopter flight from Geneva to Courchevel. This is also important information when planning a holiday.

• Free cancellation: possible no later than 24 hours before the flight.

• Cancellation less than 24 hours before the flight: the full booking price is charged.

• Cancellation due to bad weather: no payment is charged.

Please note: the last condition is especially important — cancellation of a flight due to weather conditions does not result in any expenses for the passenger, regardless of the standard free cancellation period.

What Is the Best Way to Get from Geneva to Courchevel: by Helicopter or by Car?

The choice of transport between Geneva and Courchevel depends, of course, primarily on your preferences. But apart from subjective factors, there are also a number of objective factors, such as price and travel time.

On weekdays, you can get to Courchevel by car in 2.5 hours, and you will pay €350–400 for a Mercedes V-Class van. The vehicle is quite comfortable and has plenty of space for 4–5 passengers and their luggage (even with small ski bags).

However, on weekends, especially Saturdays and public holidays, the journey by car from Geneva Airport to your hotel in Courchevel can take 4–6 hours (and even 10 hours on peak dates). The price of a transfer to Courchevel also increases to €450–650 for a Mercedes V-Class.

You will pay from €3,100 for a helicopter, but if you are travelling to Courchevel at the weekend, you will get there from Geneva in 30 minutes instead of sitting in traffic for 5 hours or longer.

However, the helicopter may simply not be able to fly because of bad weather. In that case, you will either have to wait or travel by car.

Therefore, it is up to you to decide which option is better and which one best suits your budget and requirements when choosing between a helicopter and a car.

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