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Grenoble-Isère Airport Guide (GNB)

Airport info
Code: GNB
Address:
F-38590 Saint Etienne de Saint Geoirs, France
Location:

Grenoble-Isère Airport is located 45km (28 miles) northwest of Grenoble and 85km (52 miles) south east of Lyon.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +33
Telephone:
04 7665 4848.
Timezone: GMT +1:00

Here you'll find essential information on Grenoble-Isère Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

There are plans to further extend the terminal, which was entirely rebuilt in 2002, to accommodate the recent growth in passenger numbers.

Information: 

There is an information desk in the terminal (tel: 04 7665 4848).

Email address: 
info@grenoble-airport.com
Website: 
www.grenoble-airport.com
Driving directions: 

From Lyon and Chambéry, take the A43 towards the east and west respectively and turn south on the A48. Then, about halfway to Grenoble, take the exit signposted ‘Rives/Grenoble Airport’, head west and follow the signs to the airport. From Grenoble, take the A48 towards the north and then take the exit signposted ‘Rives/Grenoble Airport’, head west and follow the signs to the airport.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: The SNCF (tel: 08448 484 064; www.sncf.co.uk) rail network (including TGV services) operates to and from the central station in Grenoble, which is linked to Grenoble-Isère Airport by bus services.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Grenoble Altitude (tel: 04 7693 4000; www.grenoble-altitude.com) operates a shuttle service between Grenoble-Isère Airport and Grenoble coach and train station, corresponding with all scheduled flights to the airport. Services are hourly (both ways) throughout the day (journey time: 45-50 minutes; fare: €12.50). Regular AG Bus services (tel: 04 7968 3296; www.agbus.fr) connect the airport with the Tarentaise Valley and Lyon, which is just over an hour away.

Taxi: TMT Hervé (tel: 06 8010 7871) offers taxi services throughout the region. Chauffeur-driven cars are available from VIP Limousines (tel: 04 7248 1618).

Shuttle: Numerous private operators provide connections with ski resorts in the region - details can be found on the airport’s website.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is no bank at Grenoble-Isère Airport, but there are ATMs in the terminal building.

Communication: 

A post box is available.

Food: 

A bar and restaurant serving food, snacks and cold and hot drinks is located in the terminal.

Shopping: 

There are several shops at the airport, including a newsagent, a duty-free shop (for passengers travelling outside the EU) and a sports shop selling winter sports fashion and equipment.

Luggage: 

A lost and found service is available in the terminal building.

Other: 

Baby care facilities are available in the boarding lounges. There is also a first aid room.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Grenoble-Isère Airport has a VIP lounge and meeting rooms for hire (tel: 04 7665 4848).

Disabled facilities: 

There is good accessibility for disabled passengers at Grenoble-Isère Airport. Facilities include toilets for wheelchair users, parking spaces reserved for disabled travellers, and ramped access to all parts of the airport.

Car parking: 

There are 500 parking spaces for cars just outside the terminal building. The first 15 minutes of parking is free.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies at Grenoble-Isère Airport include: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National/Citer.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Grenoble-Isère Airport, but due to its location at the heart of a major tourist area, there is a wide choice of accommodation further afield, throughout the Rhône-Alpes region. Details of local tourism offices can be found on the airport website.

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