Main Airports

Which airport is the best? This is a difficult one to answer as it depends on where you are in the UK and also which resort you want to go to.

Geneva

Geneva International Airport is one of the top rated airports in Europe and one of the major hubs for skiing in France. All Swiss stations can be reached by train from Geneva Airport station. French ski resorts by train or bus.

Turin Airport

Based in North West Italy, Turin airport is near loads of great ski resorts. Buses run from the airport terminal to the main train station in Turin.

Munich Airport

Its proximity to the mountains makes Munich the ideal destination. With a quick transfer you are in Austria to ski some superb slopes. Or you can opt for the airport train which will take you to Munich downtown stations. From there you can transfer to trains to Austria.

Innsbruck Airport

Known as the capital and heart of the Alps, Innsbruck offers great access to a number of world class ski resorts. Innsbruck Airport is near the citycenter  of Innsbruck  and gives access to ski resorts in  Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Salzburg Airport

Salzburg is well situated for Austrian ski resorts. A trolley bus runs from the airport to Salzburg main railway station every 10 minutes during the day. Low-cost transfer are also available from Salzburg Airport directly to your hotel in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalfelden, Leogang, Maria Alm, Fieberbrunn.

Zurich Airport

Located in Central Switzerland, Zurich is a good location to access many Swiss ski resorts as well as resorts in parts of Austria and Italy.

Grenoble Airport

Situated at the foot of the Alps Grenoble Airport serves key ski resorts. From Grenoble train station accessible by a shuttle you can reach ski resorts in : France, Italy and Switzerland.

Chambery Airport

Quick route to the slopes Chambery Airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe during winter because it’s the gateway to many of France’s top skiing destinations.

Lyon Airport

Chambery Airport, the gateway to the French Alps.The airport offers several means of transportation for a quick journey to all key resorts in the Northern Alps as Alpe d’Huez, Les 2 Alpes, Val Thorens, Val d’Isère, Valloire.

Flying Tips

A few things before you travel with your equipment:

• Buy the right luggage for the job
• Check airline fees and restrictions for equipment before you book
• Book as far in advance as possible to get cheaper baggage rates
• Sign up to airline newslettesr for early-bird and other special deals
• Check baggage restrictions with your airline before booking

Ski Flight Baggage Allowance Finder

A new baggage allowance finder has been launched aimed at helping you through a maze of airline baggage regulations which vary from company to company.

The baggage allowance finder allows users to select their desired airport and airline before returning up-to-date details of the regulations that will be enforced on their flight.

The comprehensive results show the specific instructions for up to 12 categories, including hand luggage, check baggage, pushchairs and car seats, baby food / milk, medicine, laptops and tablets, wheelchairs and skiing equipment as well as other sports gear items and musical instruments.

How do I get from the airport to resort?

Once you’ve reached the airport the easiest onwards form of travel to resort is by using a private transfer company. Some shared transfers are available, as are hire cars, but if you’re looking to arrive in a timely, hassle free way, going private is the way to do it.

Better-Value Exchange Rates At London Airports Than Regional Airports

Research by foreign exchange company Caxton FX has found a major difference in exchange rates offered by in-airport exchange bureaus depending on which airport you fly from.

This difference, at its most extreme, can be more than 13%, with the survey of 10 major UK airports finding a family of four exchanging £1,000 would get $136 more at Heathrow (where the best rates were found) than they would at Bristol (the worst) – equivalent to two meals out for a family of four in America.

When it comes to buying euros, Heathrow and Gatwick top the table for best value where (on the day the survey was carried out) travellers got €1.07 for every pound. At the bottom of the table, West Country fliers travelling though Bristol got just over one euro (€1.0008) for each pound, and Scottish fliers got a similar rate going through Edinburgh (€1.0070).

Caxton FX are keen to point out that holidaymakers could save an additional €116 or $130 by using a prepaid currency card to exchange £1,000 compared to the best rate available at an airport exchange bureau. Caxton FX sell such a card.

“Currency exchange bureaus at the airport have a captive audience, so they can offer outrageously poor rates and are still confident that people will purchase foreign currency from them,” said Rupert Lee-Browne, CEO of Caxton FX.