Téléphérique Grenoble-Bastille
The famous spherical cabins, known as "the bubbles", rise from the city centre to the Bastille over the Isère river.
Airport · Grenoble, France
Grenoble Alpes-Isère GNB
36 km from central Grenoble. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport is in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, about 45 km north-west of Grenoble. Opened for the 1968 Winter Olympics, it now relies mainly on the ski season, with flights from the UK, Ireland and other European countries bringing skiers to the Alpine resorts.
Terminal
The airport has a single passenger terminal with separate departure and arrival areas. Most flights operate between December and April, especially at weekends; outside the season activity is very limited.
Services
The terminal has a café, shops, free wifi, a cash machine, a VAT refund service and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Actibus
Coach to Grenoble bus station in about 45 min. Booking online is advisable, especially in the ski season.
Taxi
Best booked in advance. The ride to Grenoble takes about 45 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Single terminal with separate departure and arrival areas. Flights are mostly ski-season services (December-April) to the UK, Ireland and other European destinations.
Grenoble
Things to do in Grenoble
Grenoble, where the Isère and the Drac meet, is ringed by the Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne mountains. It is a university and science city and the gateway to the Alpine ski resorts.
Fort de la Bastille
19th-century fortress above the city, with viewpoints over Grenoble and, on clear days, Mont Blanc.
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's major fine arts museums, with works from antiquity to contemporary art.
Place Saint-André
Old-town square beside the former Parliament of Dauphiné, lined with café terraces.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Grenoble?
Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport is about 36 km from central Grenoble.
How do I get from the airport to central Grenoble?
From Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport you can take Actibus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport have?
Grenoble Alpes-Isère has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Grenoble?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Aerial view of the airport and its runway among fields: Redfive, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower and terminal building: Lothar Weber, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport on the Bièvre plain, with La Côte-Saint-André behind: JPC38, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Téléphérique Grenoble-Bastille: Christophe.Finot, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Fort de la Bastille: Milky, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée de Grenoble: Milky, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Saint-André: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons