Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport
Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport is 49 km from Geneva Airport by road, roughly a 45-minute drive south across the border into France. Public transport between the two is slow and indirect, so a private transfer with AirportsTransfers.ch is the simplest way to link a flight at Geneva with a private or business aircraft at Annecy.
- Distance: 49 km by road
- Drive time: about 45 minutes
- Border crossing: the route crosses the border into France
- Typical users: private and business aviation, ski and lake travellers
- Getting there: motorway south via the A41
Why connect Geneva and Annecy airports?
Annecy Mont-Blanc Airport, located just north-west of Annecy, is a regional airfield mainly used by business jets, private aviation and a limited, changing set of commercial services. Geneva, by contrast, is a major international airport with a wide range of airlines. Travellers therefore often combine the two: arriving on a scheduled flight at Geneva and continuing on a private jet or chartered aircraft from Annecy, or the reverse. Jet owners sometimes base aircraft at Annecy because of its proximity to the Alps and Lake Annecy. Others simply land at Annecy and want to reach Geneva for a meeting, a hotel or an onward flight. For winter visitors, Annecy also sits conveniently between Geneva and the resorts of the Aravis and Haute-Savoie.
The route and what to expect
From Geneva Airport the car crosses the city towards the French border at Bardonnex or Saint-Julien, joins the A41 motorway and heads south through the green hills of the Genevois before descending towards Annecy. The airport sits in Meythet-Epagny, on the north-western edge of the town, so you do not need to go through Annecy's centre. Under normal conditions the trip takes about 45 minutes; at rush hour, traffic leaving Geneva and around the border crossings can add time. In winter, the route is a motorway kept clear of snow, though weather can occasionally slow things down.
Train, bus or car?
There is no direct rail link between Geneva Airport and Annecy airport. Reaching it by public transport typically means a train or coach to Annecy town, then a local bus or taxi to the airfield, with luggage to carry at each step. That may be acceptable for a light traveller with time, but it is rarely practical when you are connecting between flights or arriving with skis, golf clubs or several cases. A private car takes you from the arrivals hall at Geneva directly to the terminal or general aviation area at Annecy, and the chauffeur can coordinate with your handling agent if needed.
What a private transfer includes
Your chauffeur tracks your flight into Geneva and waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign, adjusting automatically if you land early or late, with waiting time included. You travel in a Mercedes chosen for your party: a Business Sedan (E-Class) for up to three passengers and three bags, a First Class Sedan (S-Class) for executive travel, a V-Class for up to seven passengers with ten bags or skis, or a Sprinter minibus for larger groups such as a team or a family gathering. Child seats are fitted on request. Because the price is fixed per vehicle, a group pays the same whether it is two or seven people in the van.
Timing tips for flights at Annecy
Private and business flights work to their own schedules, but it is still wise to leave a margin. Allow for the 45-minute drive, any border delays and time to meet your handler or crew. If you are arriving at Geneva on a scheduled flight and then flying privately from Annecy, consider the time it takes to collect luggage at Geneva, especially on winter Saturdays, when the airport is very busy with ski traffic. Share your aircraft's departure time and handler details with us when booking so the chauffeur knows exactly where to drop you. If you are flying into Annecy and need to reach Geneva Airport for an onward airline departure, aim to leave Annecy with enough time to cover the drive, return any hire arrangements and clear check-in and security at Geneva, which can take longer than expected during school holidays and on busy ski weekends. When your plans are uncertain, for example because a private flight may slip, tell us: the chauffeur can wait, and a booking by the hour (minimum two hours) gives full flexibility.
Booking with AirportsTransfers.ch
Book online in a few minutes: the price is fixed per vehicle and displayed before payment, which you can make by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Meet and greet and flight tracking are standard, waiting time for a late flight is included, child seats can be requested and skis should be declared at booking. Return trips can be booked at the same time. For last-minute changes, call or WhatsApp us 24/7 on +41 78 346 56 77.
