Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chambery Airport (CMF): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Chambéry-le-Vieux is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EDI to CMF flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Chambéry-le-Vieux (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport.
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating EDI to CMF flights, Jet2 is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and CMF:
London Stansted Airport
Bristol Airport
Southampton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chambery Airport (CMF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport flight is $96. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $241. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to CMF by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to CMF.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Chambery Airport (CMF)
Book a hotel near CMF if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Chambery Airport rental car and discover Chambéry-le-Vieux and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Chambery Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Chambery Airport (CMF)
Before locking in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Chambéry-le-Vieux offers a bustling atmosphere and lots to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Chambéry-le-Vieux is August, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chambery Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CMF in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Chambéry-le-Vieux, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey about 451 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Lyon, roughly 88 kilometres west of Chambéry-le-Vieux. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are key reasons to visit.
