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Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport

Also known as: Grenoble Airport, GNB Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport, Alpes–Isère Airport. Formerly Grenoble-Saint-Geoirs Airport.

GNB · LFLS · Grenoble

Airport facts

Name
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
IATA code
GNB
ICAO code
LFLS
City
Grenoble
Country
France
Address
200 Route de l'Aéroport, 38590 Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, France
Coordinates
45.3631, 5.3294
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Terminals
One passenger terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor

About Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport

Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) is the airport for Grenoble and the ski resorts of the Isère Alps in southeastern France. It stands in the countryside at Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, about 45 km (28 miles) by road northwest of Grenoble, reached from the A48 Lyon–Grenoble highway; the drive to the city usually takes 40 to 50 minutes.

Almost all flights are seasonal and most run in winter, when skiers arrive on weekend flights from the UK and Ireland. easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Wizz Air and British Airways fly from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Dublin, and Wizz Air, Transavia and Norwegian add routes from Warsaw, Vilnius, Belgrade, Rotterdam and Stockholm.

Passengers use one compact terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures upstairs. From here most travelers head into Grenoble or up to the resorts: Chamrousse, Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes are the nearest big ski areas, and the Vercors plateau around Villard-de-Lans is close by. The Tarentaise resorts of Savoie, such as Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, Tignes and Val d'Isère, are a longer drive.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Edeis, under a 12-year contract with the Isère Department that began on 1 July 2026

Owner

Isère Department (Département de l'Isère)

Runway

One paved runway, 09/27, 3,050 m long, plus a grass strip for light aircraft

Passengers per year

243,146 in 2023

Season

Mainly winter ski flights, busiest on Saturdays

Arrival tips for Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport

Most aircraft park on the apron, so you walk or take a short bus ride to the terminal. Flights from the UK, Ireland and other countries outside the Schengen area go through passport control, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Lines can build on winter Saturdays, when several flights land close together, so keep your passport and accommodation details at hand.

The baggage claim hall has three belts. Skis, snowboards and other oversized bags come out at a separate ski delivery point at the side of the hall, so check both before you walk through customs into the arrivals hall.

In the arrivals hall you find the car rental desks and the meeting area for pre-booked drivers and ski transfer companies. Taxis and coaches wait outside the terminal. Public transportation is limited, especially in the evening, so arrange your onward trip before you fly. France is on Central European Time and uses the euro; there is an ATM but no currency exchange desk.

Ground transportation

With few public buses, most visitors arrive with a pre-booked transfer or ski coach, or rent a car.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you door to door to Grenoble or your ski resort, the easiest option with ski bags or a family.

  • Ski transfer coaches

    Shared ski coaches, such as Ben's Bus, run mainly on winter weekends to resorts in Isère and Savoie. Seats must be booked ahead, and coaches stop at several resorts on the way.

  • Airport bus to Grenoble

    In winter a seasonal bus has linked the airport with Grenoble's bus and train stations in about 45 to 50 minutes; from there, Transaltitude buses go up to the Isère resorts. Check the current timetable before you fly.

  • Taxi from Grenoble airport

    Taxis wait outside the arrivals building, but there are few of them for the number of passengers on busy days, and longer trips to the resorts are best booked ahead.

  • Car rental

    Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt have desks in arrivals, all open in winter. Mountain roads in France require winter tires or carried snow chains in the cold season.

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Terminals

Main Terminal

The single passenger terminal, handling all scheduled and charter flights, both Schengen and non-Schengen. Arrivals, baggage claim and car rental desks are on the ground floor.

Airlines and destinations

All routes are seasonal, and most operate in the winter ski season. Schedules change from year to year, so check with your airline.

Aurigny Main Terminal

Guernsey

British Airways Main Terminal

London Gatwick

easyJet Main Terminal

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester

Israir Main Terminal

Tel Aviv

Jet2.com Main Terminal

Birmingham, London Gatwick (from December 2026), London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle

Norwegian Main Terminal

Stockholm Arlanda

Ryanair Main Terminal

Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester

Transavia Main Terminal

Rotterdam/The Hague

Wizz Air Main Terminal

Belgrade, London Gatwick, London Luton, Vilnius, Warsaw Chopin

Facilities

  • Restaurant

    Le Séquoia restaurant is on the mezzanine, with hours set around the flight schedule.

  • Snack bars

    Snack bars on the ground floor and in arrivals serve drinks and light meals.

  • Shops

    A Relay newsstand sells travel essentials and magazines, and shops sell local products from the Isère area.

  • Duty free

    The Duty Free Store in the departure area sells perfume, cosmetics, spirits and confectionery.

  • ATM

    A Euronet cash machine is available while the airport is open. There is no bank or currency exchange desk.

  • Wi-Fi

    The airport offers unlimited Wi-Fi in the terminal.

  • Car rental desks

    Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt have desks in the arrivals area; in summer fewer desks open.

  • Information desk

    The information desk in the public departures area also handles lost property.

  • Tax refunds

    Visitors from outside the EU can have VAT refund (détaxe) forms processed at the airport.

  • Baby care

    Baby care facilities are in the boarding lounges.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline or travel agent for assistance at least 48 hours before you fly, so staff are ready when you land or check in.

  • Reduced mobility

    The terminal has ramped access, wheelchair-accessible restrooms and reserved parking spaces for disabled drivers.

  • Service animals

    Guide and assistance dogs travel with the passenger; tell your airline at least 48 hours ahead.

Parking

P0

The drop-off and pickup parking lot directly opposite the terminal doors, for short stops; the first 15 minutes are free.

P1

The main parking lot outside the terminal, a short walk from check-in, for longer stays.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Grenoble airport from Grenoble city center?

Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport is about 45 km (28 miles) by road northwest of Grenoble, at Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. The drive takes about 40 to 50 minutes via the A48 highway, longer in heavy traffic or snow. In winter, a seasonal airport bus has linked the terminal with Grenoble's bus and train stations, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside.

How do I get from Grenoble airport to the ski resorts?

Most skiers take a pre-booked private transfer or a shared ski coach, since public buses from the airport are limited. The nearest big resorts are Chamrousse, about 1 hour 20 minutes away, and Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes, about 1 hour 50 minutes. Alternatively, take the airport bus to Grenoble and a Transaltitude bus up to the Isère resorts.

How far is Grenoble airport from Alpe d'Huez?

Alpe d'Huez is about 107 km (66 miles) from Grenoble airport, a drive of around 1 hour 50 minutes in good conditions. The last stretch climbs the famous 21 hairpin bends above Bourg-d'Oisans, so snow and Saturday traffic can add time. Private transfers, ski coaches and rental cars all make the trip.

Can I fly to Grenoble airport for Val Thorens, Courchevel or Val d'Isère?

Yes, many skiers do. The Tarentaise resorts in Savoie are farther than the Isère resorts, at about 2 hours 40 minutes to Val Thorens and about 3 hours to Tignes and Val d'Isère in good conditions. Ski coaches and private transfers serve them on winter weekends, and journey times grow in snow or heavy Saturday traffic.

Which airlines fly to Grenoble airport?

easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Wizz Air and British Airways fly the most routes, mainly from UK airports such as London Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. Ryanair flies from Dublin, Wizz Air from Warsaw, Vilnius and Belgrade, Transavia from Rotterdam, Norwegian from Stockholm and Aurigny from Guernsey. Nearly all routes are seasonal.

Is Grenoble airport open all year?

Grenoble airport is busiest in the winter ski season, from about December to April, when most of its flights operate, especially on Saturdays. Outside winter there are few scheduled passenger flights, and some services, such as car rental desks, run on reduced hours. Check your airline's schedule and the airport website for current flights.

How many terminals does Grenoble airport have?

Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport has one compact passenger terminal. Arrivals, baggage claim and the car rental desks are on the ground floor, and check-in, security and the departure lounges are on the first floor. Most aircraft park on the apron, so passengers walk or take a short bus ride between the plane and the terminal.

What do I need to enter France at Grenoble airport?

France is in the Schengen area, so flights from the UK, Ireland and other non-Schengen countries go through passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

Where do ski bags come out at Grenoble airport?

Skis, snowboards, poles and other oversized bags come out at a separate ski delivery point at the side of the baggage claim hall, not on the main belts. On busy winter Saturdays they can take longer to arrive, so check both the belt for your flight and the ski delivery point before you walk through customs.

Is there a bus from Grenoble airport to Grenoble?

In past winter seasons, a seasonal airport bus has run between the terminal and Grenoble's bus and train stations, taking about 45 to 50 minutes. The airport changed operator in July 2026, so check the current timetable on the airport website before you travel. From Grenoble station, Transaltitude buses continue to the Isère ski resorts.

Are there taxis at Grenoble airport?

Yes. Taxis wait outside the arrivals building, but there are not many of them for the number of passengers on busy winter Saturdays. Because the airport is in the countryside, far from both Grenoble and the resorts, many travelers book a car ahead rather than wait for a taxi.

Is Grenoble airport the same as Lyon airport?

No. Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) is a separate airport at Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, between Lyon and Grenoble. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is about 40 minutes away by road, and Geneva Airport (GVA) is farther still. All three serve the French Alps, so check the code on your ticket.

Where can I park at Grenoble airport?

Parking is directly outside the terminal. P0, opposite the terminal doors, is for drop-offs and pickups, with the first 15 minutes free, and P1 is the main parking lot for longer stays. Reserved spaces for disabled drivers are available. Check the airport website for current rates before you travel.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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