London Gatwick
→
Chambéry
from £92 return with Jet2
A very useful winter fare from London Gatwick to Chambéry, one of the most convenient gateways to the French Alps, with Jet2 flying nonstop in both directions.
The reference trip is 07 Jan - 14 Jan 2027 at £92 return, giving you a full 7-night stay. I also found several 3-night options for shorter ski breaks.
Jet2 includes both an under-seat bag and a 10 kg cabin bag in the advertised fare, which makes the headline price considerably more useful than many low-cost fares where the larger cabin bag is an extra.
The main compromise is the 06:30 departure from Gatwick. If you live in central London, you need to be at the airport very early, so for many travellers the journey starts in the middle of the night.
Accommodation was actually more reasonable than I initially expected for a winter Alps trip. I found options around £60 per night, which makes the overall trip value considerably better than comparable winter gateways such as Geneva.
Routing: Direct both ways
Included: under-seat bag + 10 kg cabin bag
Trip lengths: 3 or 7 nights
Reference: 07-14 Jan 2027
London Gatwick 06:30 → Chambéry 09:25
Jet2 · Direct
Flight time: approximately 1h55.
The arrival time is excellent for making use of the first day in the Alps, but the departure is the biggest weakness of the deal. A 06:30 flight means a very early airport arrival, particularly inconvenient if you are travelling from central London.
Chambéry 11:10 → London Gatwick 12:00
Jet2 · Direct
Flight time: approximately 1h50.
The return is much more comfortable, with a late-morning departure and lunchtime arrival back at Gatwick.
A simple nonstop route into the French Alps with no connection or self-transfer.
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London Gatwick · Departure
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Chambéry · French Alps gateway
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The reference fare is from £92 return with Jet2 for London Gatwick to Chambéry.
Jet2 advertises an under-seat bag plus a 10 kg cabin bag as included, making this a particularly practical fare for a 3-night or 7-night winter trip.
Use the individual Skyscanner links below to reproduce each date search, then compare the live options and final total before paying.
Flight prices can change quickly. Always verify the final fare, baggage allowance and any optional extras before payment.
A nonstop return flight from Gatwick to Chambéry from £92 with a 10 kg cabin bag plus under-seat bag included is strong value, especially for peak winter travel.
The 3-night combinations work for a quick ski break, while the 7-night options fit the classic one-week Alps holiday much better.
The accommodation picture is better than expected. Even in winter I found reasonable options around £60 per night, so this can still work as a genuinely affordable Alps trip if you choose your base carefully.
The bigger issue is the 06:30 Gatwick departure. If you live in central London, you will need to leave extremely early to reach the airport with enough time before departure. The flight schedule is efficient once you are airborne, but getting to Gatwick is not particularly friendly.
I would open the relevant date through the Skyscanner link below and choose the Jet2 direct booking option when it is available at or close to the headline fare.
Booking directly with the operating airline keeps the reservation simpler if you later need to deal with baggage, schedule changes or customer service.
Prices are live, so always compare the final Jet2 total shown for your exact dates before payment.
The airfare is only one part of an Alps holiday. Before booking, compare accommodation for the exact dates and check your onward transport from Chambéry to your chosen resort.
This matters particularly in January, when hotel and apartment prices can make a cheap £92 flight look much less impressive once the total trip is calculated.
I found 9 combinations in January and March 2027. The pattern is very simple: every option is either a 3-night short break or a 7-night stay. The reference fare is from £92 return; use each link to check the current live price.
The flight value is excellent: from £92 return, nonstop, with both an under-seat bag and a 10 kg cabin bag included. The overall value is stronger than it first appeared because accommodation around the area can still be quite reasonable — I found options around £60 per night. The main reason this stops just short of 9 is the 06:30 Gatwick departure, which is genuinely unpleasant for anyone travelling from central London.
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New communityHotels and apartments were surprisingly affordable — this is my pick in Chambéry
One of the nice surprises with this Chambéry fare is that the trip does not fall apart once you look at accommodation. I found options that were much more reasonable than expected for a winter Alps gateway, and this attached property stood out as a practical base with central location, apartment-style convenience and sensible pricing.
Kyriad Chambéry Centre - Hôtel et Résidence
If you are using Chambéry as your gateway into the French Alps, I like the fact that this property keeps the overall trip budget realistic. The attached search shows a 1-week stay from £420 total for two adults, which is a very respectable result for a winter trip in this region.
This is not a flashy luxury stay — and that is exactly the point. It looks like a simple, practical and comfortable base with a central Chambéry location, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom, air conditioning and apartment-style touches such as a kitchenette in selected room types.
Another useful detail is the breakfast pricing. The reference listing shows fabulous breakfast from £14, so you have the flexibility to book a cheaper room-only rate or keep mornings easier by adding breakfast.
I also like it because it gives you options. You can simply use Chambéry as a low-stress base, or combine it with other stops nearby if you want a more varied trip with lake scenery, old towns or a dedicated ski resort stay.
- Breakfast available from £14
- Central Chambéry location
- Private parking available
- Kitchenette-style practicality
- Good option for a one-week ski / Alps gateway
- Solid value compared with many winter mountain destinations
Chambéry does not have to be your only stop. If time allows, this can work nicely as a split trip, especially because the flight deal itself is so cheap. I would think about the following combinations:
Probably the easiest and most attractive split. Use Chambéry as the affordable base, then add a few nights in Annecy for the lake, old town and more polished postcard scenery.
Good if you want more of a gentle lake-and-mountain break. Aix-les-Bains gives you spa-town atmosphere and access to Lac du Bourget without needing a huge overall budget.
If the goal is to mix value and proper mountain time, consider a few nights in Chambéry, then Annecy, then finish with a dedicated ski base in the Alps depending on your budget and transport plans.
Hotel prices, room availability, breakfast supplements, cancellation conditions and property details above reflect the reference search shown for 7 Jan - 14 Jan and can change. Always verify the final room type, total price, breakfast conditions and cancellation rules before payment.
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