Following the opening of the updated terminal at Grenoble airport in 2002, it can now accommodate up to 1 million passengers and is comfortable and offers high level security throughout.
It has one runway catering for all arrivals and departures. It is a very small airport but the arrivals and departures have been vastly improved, providing an extremely simple route from the check-in and baggage drop through security to the Grenoble airport departures lounge, where you can find Séquoia Restaurant Bar and small duty free.
Even though the airport is small it offers a great flight choice for UK passengers throughout the ski season because many big airlines fly there.Â
Grenoble airport airlines include: British Airways, Easyjet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI Airways (previously Thomson) and Thomas Cook Airlines.
The airport sits 40 kilometres northwest of Grenoble city and is easy to access by your Whiterides transfer driver.Â
The airport is so small that your driver can park close to the main door for drop off and pick up.Â
When you arrive, a member of the Whiterides team will be waiting for you with the 'party name' on a board.Â
You will find free wifi throughout the airport that is easy to log on too and use during your visit.
Grenoble Airport ask you to contact your travel agent or airline with your request for assistance when booking or after booking. They are then notified accordingly. Furthermore they say it is your responsibility to follow the request up 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure.
On arrival at Grenoble Airport contact the People with Reduced Mobility (PRM) area found in the main terminal building.Â
A wide range of adaptive services are available throughout the airport to help make your travel easy and safe.
It is important to note that there is no Bureau de Change at Grenoble airport.
There is one restaurant available in the departures lounge of Grenoble airport. Séquoia Restaurant Bar offers a wide range of local cuisine as well as international, snacks and drinks and a wonderful view over the slopes.
You will also find a small dining area available, providing snacks, sandwiches, drinks, desserts and pastries. You will find a similar café is after security.Â
You will find simple snack options available in arrivals with sandwiches, pastries, desserts and drinks. There are vending machines throughout the airport.Â
Grenoble airport has a souvenir shop with local products such as Grenoble Nuts, toys and chocolates as well as a small Relay shop, selling confectionery, magazines, papers and tobacco.
Once through security and into the boarding area of Grenoble airport departures you will find a small duty free shop offering the standard beauty and cosmetics, alcohol, cigarettes, electronics and gift selections.
