Annecy Airport (NCY) Transfers Private Cars, MPVs & Minibus Transfers to Annecy, the Lake, La Clusaz, Megève & Chamonix

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Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc Airport sits 3.5 km northwest of the old town and runs one small terminal with no scheduled airline service, so it handles private and seasonal charter traffic. Travellers flying to Annecy on a scheduled ticket land at Geneva, 41 km north, and cover the last stretch by road in 30 to 45 minutes. La Clusaz is about 40 minutes up the Aravis valley and Chamonix about an hour east.

Your booking lands with 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries. On this lake the drivers carry winter tyres from November and cross the Geneva border without thinking about it. One payment closes the price. The e-ticket names your driver, and both legs are tracked. Trusted by 40M+ travellers and by Mastercard and UnionPay as the mobility infrastructure layer for agentic travel.

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The canals and Palais de l'Isle at Annecy

Everything you need to know before you book your Annecy Airport transfer

Pick a topic to see the most common questions travellers ask about transfers from Annecy Airport — fixed prices, vehicles, delays, deals, trust, and managing your booking.

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What does it cost from Annecy to the old town, my hotel by the lake or a village in the Aravis?

What's the price from Annecy to the old town, my hotel by the lake or a village in the Aravis?

Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.

What's included in my fixed Annecy price?

Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.

What's NOT included in an Annecy transfer — what could cost extra?

Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.

Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?

No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked — it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.

Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival at Annecy?

No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed — tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.

Are there night-time or holiday surcharges at Annecy?

Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying — there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.

Can I tip the driver?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.

Do prices change for larger group sizes?

Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.

I think I was overcharged

Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.

Which vehicle fits my group at Annecy?

How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle from Annecy?

Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger — bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.

Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?

Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model — and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.

Can I share a transfer from Annecy with other passengers?

No. Every vehicle on this route carries your party only, so there are no extra pickups and no waiting at the airport for strangers. You are driven straight to your door.

The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Four people splitting one car each pay a quarter of the price you see.

Can I add a child seat to my Annecy transfer?

Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.

How much does a child seat cost?

The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier — the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.

I forgot to request a child seat — can I add it after booking?

Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.

Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?

If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. If a seat ends up unavailable on arrival because it wasn't requested in time, no refund applies.

Can I bring a pet or service animal?

Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity — so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.

Do you have wheelchair-accessible options at Annecy?

Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.

What if my flight into Annecy is delayed?

Will my driver wait at Annecy if my flight is late?

Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. For international flights, there's also a 30-minute buffer added on top — so your driver's free waiting period starts after that buffer ends.

What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?

Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.

What if my flight is cancelled entirely?

Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.

What if my flight is diverted away from Annecy?

Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup — though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.

Where will I meet my driver at Annecy?

24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy — if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.

What if I'm stuck inside Annecy Airport (luggage, immigration)?

Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.

What counts as a no-show?

Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.

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Where can I find a discount code?

Active offers are applied automatically when you search — there's nothing to enter manually. To see what's currently running, check our discount codes page or our homepage banner.

Should I book my Annecy transfer early?

Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early also locks in today's price.

Is there a low-deposit option?

On selected services and destinations, yes — pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.

What is Refund Protect?

An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final — see their full terms when adding the option.

Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?

Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

Can I cancel my Annecy transfer and get a refund?

Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation at least 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats: free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats: free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup. Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at Annecy arrivals?

Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.

Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?

Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare — we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.

Are the Annecy drivers vetted and licensed?

We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.

Is my booking and payment secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.

Can I read verified reviews?

Yes — thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.

What if something goes wrong on the day at Annecy?

24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.

How do I complain after the trip?

Raise a complaint within 30 days of the date of service, whichever product you booked. Email customer service with your booking reference.

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Where's my e-ticket and Annecy pickup time?

A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything is also visible in My Bookings when you log in.

Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?

Yes — contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.

I left something in the car

Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.

Smoking, damage and cleaning fees

Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a minimum $250 cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee of up to $200.

What are hoppa Credits?

Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?

Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats — free at least 24 hours before pickup, 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats — free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats — free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup.

Can I change my Annecy booking details?

Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes — including route, vehicle category or pickup point — you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.

How long do refunds take to process?

Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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How much is a transfer from Annecy Airport to the town, Chamonix or Geneva?

The number first. Annecy town and the lake is £168 in a private car for up to three. Geneva Airport is £168, Chamonix £465 and Lyon £503. Prices are indicative. Your exact fare shows at booking.

Look at that second figure again. Geneva is 41 km away and costs the same as the 7 km run into Annecy. Operators across the Haute-Savoie work to a minimum fare, and distance does not move it until the journey gets long.

That matters. Geneva is where your flight almost certainly lands.

Destination	Journey time	Private car (up to 3)	Minibus (up to 8)
Annecy Airport to Annecy town and the lake	8 to 15 min	from £168	from £327
Annecy Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc	55 min to 1 hr 15	from £465	from £693
Annecy Airport to Megève and Saint-Gervais	1 hr 5 to 1 hr 25	from £445	from £660
Annecy Airport to La Clusaz and the Aravis	35 to 50 min	from £264	from £371
Annecy Airport to Les Carroz and Flaine	45 min to 1 hr	from £382	from £560
Annecy Airport to Lyon	1 hr 25 to 1 hr 50	from £503	from £762
Connecting to Geneva Airport — where almost every Annecy arrival actually lands
Annecy Airport to Geneva Airport (either direction)	30 to 45 min	from £168	from £327

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Will my driver be waiting if my flight lands late?

Annecy's own terminal is tiny and it handles private and seasonal traffic. There is no rank of cars idling outside it. If you are flying in here, the only vehicle meeting you is the one you arranged.

Geneva is the other story, and the busier one. You clear a large international airport, and the French exit is not open round the clock.

A car booked in advance covers both airports. Your flight number goes on the booking and the pick-up time moves with the real landing. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts.

Land three hours down and you still pay what you agreed when you booked. The kerb is not a place where fares get reopened. If you cannot see your name on a board, stay inside the terminal and call the e-ticket number. We answer in about 11 seconds.

Which Annecy transfer is right for you?

Start with the airport you are actually landing at, then the size of the party:

Flying in on a scheduled ticket: you are landing at Geneva. Book from there.
Arriving on a private or charter flight: book a car to Annecy Airport itself. Nothing waits here otherwise.
Two of you with cabin bags: the Geneva coach costs single-figure euros.
Four or more, or any skis: one vehicle to the door, with the kit carried free.
Touring the lake and the mountains for a week: hire a car and price the winter tyres.

Your travel style	Recommended service	Why it works
Landing at Geneva, staying in Annecy	Pre-booked private transfer	This is what most people reading this page are actually doing. Geneva is 41 km north and the run takes about half an hour. A booked car crosses the border and reaches your door without a change at Cornavin.
Arriving on a private or charter flight	Pre-booked private transfer	Annecy has no scheduled airline service and no taxi rank waiting on arrivals. Nothing turns up here unless somebody booked it.
Heading straight to the Aravis	Private car or MPV	La Clusaz is £264 and about 40 minutes up the valley. Ski carriage is free, and winter tyres are the operator's problem rather than yours.
Two of you with cabin bags, Geneva to Annecy	Take the bus	Direct coaches run from Geneva Airport to Annecy for single-figure euros. For two people travelling light that is the honest answer and we will say so.
Family of four with cases	A private car or private MPV	One vehicle to the chalet door beats four coach fares and a taxi at the far end. Your first child seat is free when you ask at booking.
Touring the Haute-Savoie for a week	Hire a car, with the winter kit priced in	Lake, mountains and three valleys is a driving trip. From November to March French law puts winter tyres or chains on these roads, so check what the rate includes.
Wheelchair user	Wheelchair-accessible minibus	Lift-equipped and pre-booked to your landing time, seating 1 to 6 passengers. Flag it at booking so the right vehicle is the one that comes.

Is a coach or a transfer better from Geneva Airport to Annecy?

The coach is a real option on this route and it is cheap. Pretending otherwise would waste your time. Here is the honest split.

Take the coach when:

There are one or two of you with cabin bags.
Your hotel is in the centre, within walking distance of the bus station.
You land in daylight, with the hourly departures still running.

Book the transfer when:

There are four or more of you. £218 for an MPV, split four ways, is about £54 a head.
You are carrying skis, a board or a buggy. The coach charges by the piece and the boot is shared.
You are staying outside the centre, in a lakeside village or up in the Aravis.
You land late, or your flight slips. The last coach goes without you. A tracked car does not.

Pick the one that matches your party. Getting it right first time beats sorting it out at the airport.

Transport option	Indicative price Geneva to Annecy	Journey time	What is included and what to watch for
hoppa private car (up to 3)	from £168	30 to 45 min	Fixed all-in price, Geneva arrivals to your Annecy address. A named driver meets you inside and you cancel free up to 24 hours before travel.
hoppa private MPV (up to 5)	from £218	30 to 45 min	Four or five people with the cases and the skis on one fare. It ends at the address you typed rather than at a bus stop you then walk from.
hoppa private minibus (up to 8)	from £327	30 to 45 min	A whole party to one chalet, divided between everybody. Count the cases and the ski bags at booking so the vehicle is the right size.
Direct coach from Geneva Airport	Around €6 to €19	50 min to 1 hr 30	FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Alpbus all run the route to Annecy bus station. The cheapest answer for one or two people with small bags, and it ends in the centre rather than at your door.
Train via Geneva-Cornavin	Around €27	About 1 hr 40	No train runs from Geneva Airport to Annecy directly. You ride into Cornavin and change there, which turns one journey into two with the luggage.
Hire car	Daily rate plus winter kit	Same roads, plus the depot queue	The right answer for touring the region. From November to March the mountain roads require winter tyres or chains under French law, so check whether the quoted rate includes them.

Watch the hidden cost: the airport with Annecy's name on it has no scheduled flights, so the journey you are really pricing starts at Geneva, 41 km north. The train looks like the obvious fix. There is no direct one. You ride into Geneva-Cornavin and change, so a single journey becomes two, with the luggage. The coach is genuinely cheap and ends at the bus station in the centre, not at your door, and the last one of the evening leaves whether your flight has landed or not. A hoppa fare is one number, locked in pounds at the moment of payment. Seats, skis and bags are already inside it. Change your mind at least 24 hours out and you pay nothing.

How to book your Annecy airport transfer with hoppa

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Search by flight or route

Enter Geneva Airport or Annecy Airport as your pick-up, then your hotel, chalet or village address. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

Choose your vehicle

Compare private car, MPV, minibus and coach side by side on fixed all-in prices. Night hours are counted in the figure already, and the vehicle types page shows seats and luggage for each.

Add extras

Give the number of cases travelling with you, including skis and boards. Request child seats (the first is free) or the refundable upgrade. The vehicle extras page lists what you can add.

Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point. At Geneva that matters: it tells you which exit to walk towards.

A few things worth knowing before you book:

Six details decide whether your booking runs smoothly, so check them before you pay.

The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking: the vehicle extras page shows the seats and boosters you can add, and a seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund.
The far end adds nothing. Night hours from 22:00 to 08:00 are inside the price, not on top of it. There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
Each passenger gets one case up to 24 inches. A bag over 24 inches counts as two pieces, so size up on the vehicle types page if you travel heavy. Put the number of cases on the booking and the boot will fit them. Ski bags and boards are oversize pieces.
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before travel on cars up to 7 seats, 48 hours before on 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days before on 16 seats and above. On a 16+ seater you get half the booking value back when you cancel less than 14 days but more than 7 days before pick-up, and nothing back less than 7 days before. The hoppa help centre walks you through a cancellation or a change.
Pets and service animals are welcome. They count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so flag them at booking.
Book inside 24 hours of travel and an expedited booking fee applies, so the day before is the cheapest moment to lock it in.

Where Annecy actually takes you

Most journeys around this lake end in one of four places. The town comes first. Two sit up the valleys behind it. The fourth is the airport your flight almost certainly used.

Captivating night scene of the iconic Annecy castle surrounded by illuminated canals.

Annecy: the old town, the canals and the clearest lake in France

A medieval centre built around canals, with the Palais de l'Isle sitting midstream and the Thiou running out into the lake. The water is famously clean and the cycle path round it runs for most of 40 km. The airport is 3.5 km out, and the town is where almost every journey on this page ends.

Private car from £168 to Annecy · 8 to 15 min

Brussels Airlines plane with Belgian Red Devils livery at Geneva Airport. An easyJet airplane is visible in the background.

Geneva Airport: 41 km north, and where your flight actually lands

The airport that serves Annecy in practice, with a full schedule of international flights and a French exit alongside the Swiss one. The drive south takes about half an hour on the motorway. Coaches run the same route hourly to the bus station, and the train needs a change at Cornavin.

Private car from £168 · 30 to 45 min

View of snowy Chamonix-Mont-Blanc through a train cabin window, showcasing picturesque winter landscapes.

Chamonix: an hour east, under the highest mountain in the Alps

The valley under Mont Blanc, with the Aiguille du Midi cable car lifting out of the village centre and the Mer de Glace railway beside it. It runs all year rather than just in winter. The road east from Annecy takes about an hour, which makes it an easy base from this side of the Haute-Savoie.

Private car from £465 to Chamonix · 55 min to 1 hr 15

Stunning view of snowcapped mountains in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France. Perfect skiing destination.

Les Carroz and Flaine: the Grand Massif, under an hour away

A working village at the Annecy end of the Grand Massif, with the lifts running up towards Flaine and one of the largest linked ski areas in France behind it. The drive takes about 50 minutes. Ski and board carriage is free on a hoppa transfer when you flag it at booking.

Private car from £382 to Les Carroz · 45 min to 1 hr

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Can I cancel or change my hoppa transfer?

Yes. For a private car or any vehicle up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. Larger vehicles carry longer windows: 8 to 14 seaters at least 48 hours before, and 16+ seaters at least 14 days before. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price. You can add a refundable upgrade at booking. Its price depends on the booking and the vehicle you choose. The first child seat is free when you request it at booking.

Is hoppa transfer reliable?

hoppa's managed network connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries, all verified for licensing, insurance, and service standards. With 40M+ travellers served, and institutional trust from Mastercard and UnionPay, hoppa is built on the infrastructure that the world's leading financial networks rely on for ground transportation. Fixed prices, real-time flight tracking, and 24/7 support mean your transfer is never in doubt.

The motorway from Geneva is straightforward. The valleys behind Annecy are where a winter arrival gets interesting. What you have already paid for covers the following:

From November to March, French law puts winter tyres or chains on the mountain roads around Annecy. Your operator carries them already. A hire car at the depot may not.
The border crossing on the Geneva motorway can hold traffic at peak hours. Your driver prices and plans the leg knowing that, rather than discovering it.
The last coach from Geneva to Annecy leaves on its timetable. Your car leaves on your landing time, which is the difference that matters on a delayed flight.
There is a number on the booking and somebody real behind it. The average answer takes 11 seconds, whatever hour a private flight decides to arrive.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform is powered by hoppa, meaning AI agents can search, compare, and complete transfer bookings on your behalf, across hoppa's full network of 70,000+ vetted providers, without human intervention. hoppa is built for the agentic travel era.

Annecy Airport terminal guide & tips

One small terminal sits 3.5 km northwest of the town, between Meythet and Metz-Tessy. It carries no scheduled airline service, so what you find depends on what is flying:

Arrivals come through a single hall with the one baggage area and the way out.
Private and charter flights are the regular traffic here, with handling arranged in advance.
Ground transport waits on the forecourt outside. There is no permanent taxi rank.
Geneva, 41 km north, is the airport with the flights and the one most readers will use.

If you are flying in on a scheduled ticket, book your transfer from Geneva rather than from here.

Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc Airport (NCY)

A small terminal 3.5 km from the old town, and the Geneva arrival most travellers actually make

Arrival Guide Delays & Drivers Travel Info What to do?

Arrivals

Annecy has one small terminal and no scheduled airline service, so arrivals are private and charter traffic. Collect your bags from the single hall and walk out: ground transport waits on the forecourt and there is no rank of cars idling outside. Nothing meets you here unless it was booked. Your e-ticket names your driver and gives you a number to call.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall, past the barrier, holding a sign that shows your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Minibuses and coaches

Walk out to the forecourt directly outside the terminal door. Give your party size at booking so the right vehicle is there.

Delays & Driver Info

Free waiting time

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts, which covers a single small arrivals hall.

Delayed, diverted or landing early?

Your driver follows your flight from the moment you board. Winter weather in the Alps occasionally sends an arrival to Lyon or Geneva instead. Your driver sees it before the hall does and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pick-up, with nothing for you to do.

Can't find your driver?

Stay in the arrivals hall and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate: a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hoppa help centre answers most questions before you need to call.

General Travel Information

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Currency & tipping

Annecy is in France and runs on the euro. Geneva, 41 km north, runs on the Swiss franc, and a transfer between the two crosses a border mid-journey. Card is widely accepted on both sides. Prices on this page are shown in pounds. Rounding up a restaurant bill is the normal courtesy, and your hoppa fare is settled in advance, so nothing changes hands at the chalet.

Peak traffic

Saturdays in the ski season are the pinch point on the roads up to La Clusaz, Megève and the Grand Massif, when the whole Alps changes over. The lake itself fills from June to September, and the Annecy animation festival in June books out the town.

Annecy Airport has no scheduled flights

The terminal carries private and seasonal charter traffic only. If you are flying in on a scheduled ticket you are landing at Geneva, about 41 km north and roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road. Book your transfer from Geneva rather than from Annecy.

Driving in winter?

From November to March, French law requires winter tyres or chains on the mountain roads around Annecy. Hire rates do not always include them. Switzerland requires its own motorway vignette if you plan to drive north across the border.

What to do around Annecy?

If your flight home leaves late in the day, the town and the water beside it repay an afternoon.

The Palais de l'Isle sits midstream in the old town canals and is the most photographed building in the Haute-Savoie, with the covered market a few streets behind it.
The cycle path round the lake runs for most of 40 km on an old railway line, flat the whole way, with bikes for hire at the town end.
The Semnoz road climbs from the edge of town to a ridge looking across the lake to Mont Blanc, which takes under an hour each way by car.

When should you set off for the airport on your last morning?

Book your return from Annecy, Chamonix, Megève, La Clusaz or Les Carroz to Geneva or Annecy Airport!

Settle the return at the same time as the outbound. Then the last morning looks after itself. On a departure pick-up you get fifteen free minutes of waiting. Shut the cases the night before and step out when the car pulls up.

Count backwards from your gate. Geneva asks two hours for most departures. The road north from Annecy adds roughly half an hour on top. Leaving a village in the Aravis in winter, allow extra for a pass that has been gritted rather than cleared. The border queue on the motorway can swallow a few minutes more.

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The confusing part of this trip happens before you leave. An airport carries the town's name, the flights you can actually book land somewhere else, and the train that looks like the answer needs a change you only discover at Cornavin.

Booking the car first takes all of that off the list. Someone waiting with your name, a vehicle that moves when your flight moves, and the door of your hotel or chalet at the end of it rather than a bus station and a walk.

Sort the Annecy transfer before you leave the airline's website. Keep the hoppa app on your phone for same-day changes, and see every route hoppa runs across France.

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Annecy airport transfers: Frequently asked questions

Which is the nearest airport to Annecy?

Geneva, in practice. Annecy has its own airport 3.5 km from the town, and it carries no scheduled airline service, so you cannot usually book a flight into it. Geneva Airport sits 41 km north and is where the flights are. The drive south takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs £168 in a private car for up to three. Lyon is the other option, ninety minutes down the autoroute.

Does Annecy Airport have scheduled flights?

No. Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont Blanc Airport handles private and charter traffic, and recent commercial service has been occasional and seasonal. Check what is flying before you plan around it. Almost everyone travelling to Annecy on a scheduled ticket lands at Geneva instead, then covers the last 41 km by road.

How much is a transfer from Geneva Airport to Annecy?

£168 all-in puts three of you in a private car, with an eight-seat minibus from £327. The drive is 41 km and takes 30 to 45 minutes, crossing the border on the way. Coaches run the same route from around €6 to €19 per person and end at the bus station rather than your door. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer from Annecy Airport to the town centre?

A party of three pays £168 all-in by private car into Annecy town and the lake. Eight seats start at £327. The drive is about 7 km and takes under a quarter of an hour. Operators here work to a regional minimum fare, so a short hop costs much what a longer one does. Prices are indicative.

Is there a direct train from Geneva Airport to Annecy?

No. You ride into Geneva-Cornavin and change there, which takes about an hour and 40 minutes in total for roughly €27. The direct coach is quicker and cheaper. A private car does the run in 30 to 45 minutes door to door for £168 and does not ask you to move luggage between platforms.

How do I get from Geneva Airport to Annecy without a car?

Take the direct coach. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Alpbus all run from Geneva Airport to Annecy bus station, roughly hourly, in 50 minutes to an hour and a half for single-figure euros. It is the cheapest way to do it. The catch is that it ends in the centre, it charges separately for skis, and the last one leaves on its timetable rather than on your landing time.

How much is a transfer from Annecy to Chamonix?

A private car seating three is £465 and an eight-seat minibus starts at £693. The road east runs about 97 km and takes an hour. Ski and board carriage is free when you flag it at booking. See hoppa's Chamonix page for transfers at the far end. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer from Annecy to La Clusaz or Megève?

La Clusaz is £264 in a private car for up to three, 40 minutes up the Aravis valley. Megève is £445 and a little over an hour. Eight-seat minibuses start at £371 and £660. Both roads need winter tyres or chains from November to March, and your operator carries them. Prices are indicative.

How much is a transfer from Annecy to Lyon?

A private car seating three is £503 and eight seats start at £762. The drive is about 141 km and takes an hour and a half. Most people making this journey take the train, which runs frequently. Hire a car instead when you are a group, when the flight is early, or when the bags will not fit on a train rack. See hoppa's Lyon page for transfers at that end.

Can I take skis and snowboards in the transfer?

Yes, and they travel free. Give the number of ski bags and boards at booking so the vehicle that comes has room for them alongside the people. Bulky kit changes which vehicle is sent rather than what you pay per bag. A car up to La Clusaz is £264 for up to three.

Can I share a transfer from Annecy Airport with other passengers?

No. Nobody else rides with you and nobody else gets collected first. The price covers the whole vehicle, not each seat in it. An MPV from Geneva at £218, split four ways, is about £54 a person, door to door, at whatever hour you land.

Where do I meet my driver?

At Annecy, inside the small arrivals hall a few steps past the barrier. You cannot miss anyone in a room that size. At Geneva, your e-ticket names the exact meeting point in the arrivals area and your driver holds a board showing your name or the hoppa logo. Larger vehicles pick up outside at both airports.

Will my driver wait if my flight is delayed?

Yes. The pick-up is keyed to when the wheels actually touch down, not to the printed schedule. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts. Alpine weather occasionally diverts an arrival to Lyon, and your operator rings you to settle the new plan.

Does the transfer cross the Swiss border?

Yes, if you are travelling to or from Geneva Airport. The motorway crosses between Switzerland and France mid-journey and your driver handles the route as a matter of routine. Carry the passport or ID you flew on. Your fare is settled in pounds at booking, so the two currencies either side of the border never come into it.

Can the trip back to the airport be booked at the same time?

Yes. Reverse the two boxes: hotel or chalet as the pick-up, Geneva or Annecy Airport as the drop-off. Each leg is priced and locked separately when you pay. The car arrives for the hour you name and gives you 15 free minutes after it. Build in two hours at Geneva for most departures, on top of the road time.

Can a chalet party travel in a single vehicle?

Yes. A private minibus carries up to 22 passengers with one bag each, and a private coach seats up to 60, so a chalet party of twenty, or a school group travelling as one, travels together on one fixed all-in price. Give your final headcount and luggage count at booking so the right size meets you. Larger vehicles carry longer cancellation windows: 48 hours for 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days for 16 seats and above. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing.

Does the transfer price include the night-time surcharge?

Yes. The price you see takes in everything, night hours between 22:00 and 08:00 included. Pay in pounds at booking and no euros or francs are needed at the chalet.

Can I add a child seat to my Annecy transfer?

Yes. The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking, with your child's age, so the driver fits it before you land. A seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund, so add it when you book rather than on the day.

Can I cancel or change my Annecy transfer?

Yes. For cars and vehicles up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. For 8 to 14 seat vehicles the window is 48 hours, and for 16 seats and above it is 14 days. Cancel a 16+ seater less than 14 days but more than 7 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price.

Do I pay the driver on arrival?

No. You pay in full at booking and your e-ticket is your receipt. hoppa accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and PayPal at checkout. The driver has nothing to collect, though plenty of French passengers simply round the fare up.