Time is valuable when on holiday and you can maximise your precious time on the slopes by choosing a ski destination with a short journey from the airport to the ski resort. Many people love a short transfer as a long journey on a packed coach can be quite hectic and stressful, especially if you’ve had an early start to your day. Short journeys from the airport are important for family ski holidays, particularly with young children, and when making the most out of a short ski break.
Ski resorts with a short transfer
Levi, Finland
Finland's biggest resort, Levi offers an authentic winter wonderland experience with stunning snow capped trees and forested runs. Ski its 44km of pistes or immerse into a variety of winter activities such as dog sledding and snowshoeing.
20 minutes from Kittila
Kuhtai, Austria
A quiet Austrian resort, Kuhtai has guaranteed snow conditions throughout the season and is best for families and intermediate skiers due to its terrain. Visiters can also try out night skiing as twice a week the slopes are lit up and open until 11.30pm.
40 minutes from Innsbruck
Mayrhofen, Austria
The legendary lively resort of Mayrhofen is situated within the Ziller Valley and riders can experience its epic 600km of pistes and the Hintertux glacier that is included in the full area lift pass. It caters for all abilities but experts in particular due to its infamous Harakiri piste, the steepest in Austria at a 78% gradient!
60 minutes from Innsbruck
Samoens France
Samoens is a cosy resort within the Grand Massif ski area as well as Flaine, Les Carroz and Morillon. It offers runs for all abilities and stunning views of unspoilt villages amongst snow-capped forests like something from a postcard.
65 minutes from Geneva
Chamonix, France
France's oldest resort, Chamonix is the mecca for experienced skiers looking for challenging terrain. It's a traditional village with some of its areas only accessible by bus but its views are arguable unbeatable due to the close proximity to Mont Blanc and its rugged surrounding mountains.
65 minutes from Geneva
Les Gets, France
Perfect for families and an ideal short break destination, Les Gets is part of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area and has the essence of French ambiance. It's a quiet and peaceful hub to stay in allowing the ability to get some mileage in by exploring 650km of pistes.
65 minutes from Geneva
Megeve, France
Arguably the most underrated and beautiful resort in France, Megeve allows easy access into Chamonix it's the perfect base to discover some of France's top runs. It's home to excellent restaurants and on the slopes is quiet with queue lifts very rare.
70 minutes from Geneva
St Anton, Austria
Known for its crazy apres-ski, St Anton takes a firm place as one of Austria's top resorts. A haven for experienced skiers and off-piste riders, it provides Austria's best snow conditions so make sure you don't have too many beers at the Krazy Kangaruh the night before!
75 minutes from Innsbruck
Morzine, France
An idea base to ski the Portes du Soleil ski area. Morzine is a firm favourite for many due to its welcoming Savoyard charm and slopes to cater for all abilities. It also attracts those looking for off-slope activity also as it has a lively apres scene and plenty of bars to choose from as well as alternative activities such as snowmobiling and tobogganing.
75 minutes from Geneva
Kitzbuhel, Austria
Famous for the Men's Downhill Race on the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbuhel has 185km of pistes spread across 2 mountain sides accessible by an efficient bus system that runs through all the villages. It is more tailored to intermediate skiers due to the large majority of intermediate slopes
75 minutes from Salzburg