Explore the latest Chalair (CE) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Chalair (CE) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Chalair was founded in 1986. It is a French regional airline based at Caen. The airline flies scheduled passenger services but also offers its fleet for charter operations. Chalair has a fleet of ATR 42 and 72 turboprop airliners and serves over two dozen domestic destinations within France. Seasonal regional services within other EU countries are also flown.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVE to ORY | Brive to Paris | 1h 15m | 9 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to KIR | Brive to Farranfore | 2h 55m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to AJA | Brive to Ajaccio | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to SXB | Brive to Strasbourg | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to NCE | Brive to NCE | 1h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyATR 42 / 72 42-500 | 76 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyATR 42 / 72 72-500 | 76 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Chalair Aviation gives each passenger one piece of carry-on baggage, free of charge. Chalair Aviation baggage must not exceed the overall dimensions of 115 cm and must weigh no heavier than 10kg. Airline limits carry-on baggage to a maximum weight of 6kg on flights to Rennes, Bordeaux, Montpellier. Chalair Aviation gives each passenger one piece of checked baggage, free of charge.
Chalair Aviation Baggage rulesPassengers are permitted to transport one small animal in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 15 lbs (7 kg). Carriers must be sealed bags (not hard-shell carriers) for pets traveling in the cabin. The head of the animal must not protrude from the carrier at any point. Most of Chalair's flights do not accept animals in the hold.
Flying with pets on Chalair AviationInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the airplane, i.e. on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
Chalair Aviation Infants policyOnline check-in is not currently available for Chalair Aviation flights. The airport check-in deadline for Chalair flights is 20 minutes prior to departure for flights to Brest, Rennes, Caen and Limoge. The check-in deadline for flights to Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Metz, Montpellier, Ajaccio, Bastia Perpignan and Nice is 30 minutes. The airline recommends arriving at the airport at least 45 minutes before your flight departure time.
Chalair Aviation Check-in rulesChildren over the age of four can travel alone. A minors' escort service is compulsory for children 4-11 years old. For children over the age of 11 years old the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked on request of parents.
Unaccompanied minors in Chalair AviationFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Chalair.
It closes 30 minutes before French domestic flights and 40 minutes before flights to or from Kerry.
It is available from 48 hours until two hours before departure.
Use 13 digits without spaces or hyphens, beginning with 980, 057, 427 or 396.
Ajaccio, Pau, Nice and Kerry do not support it.
Yes. Airport check-in is free.
One bag up to 10 kg and 55 × 35 × 25 cm including wheels and handles, plus one accessory up to 2 kg and 30 × 40 × 15 cm.
Prebook at least three hours ahead for EUR 30, or pay EUR 40 at the airport. The limits are 23 kg and 158 linear cm.
It costs EUR 50 in advance or EUR 60 at the airport.
A piece can weigh up to 32 kg. The airport overweight surcharge is EUR 70.
Carriage is on ATR aircraft only, subject to a quota. Request it through the contact form; the charge is EUR 60 per journey.
Explore the latest Chalair (CE) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Chalair (CE) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Chalair was founded in 1986. It is a French regional airline based at Caen. The airline flies scheduled passenger services but also offers its fleet for charter operations. Chalair has a fleet of ATR 42 and 72 turboprop airliners and serves over two dozen domestic destinations within France. Seasonal regional services within other EU countries are also flown.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVE to ORY | Brive to Paris | 1h 15m | 9 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to KIR | Brive to Farranfore | 2h 55m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to AJA | Brive to Ajaccio | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to SXB | Brive to Strasbourg | 1h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BVE to NCE | Brive to NCE | 1h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyATR 42 / 72 42-500 | 76 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyATR 42 / 72 72-500 | 76 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Chalair Aviation gives each passenger one piece of carry-on baggage, free of charge. Chalair Aviation baggage must not exceed the overall dimensions of 115 cm and must weigh no heavier than 10kg. Airline limits carry-on baggage to a maximum weight of 6kg on flights to Rennes, Bordeaux, Montpellier. Chalair Aviation gives each passenger one piece of checked baggage, free of charge.
Chalair Aviation Baggage rulesPassengers are permitted to transport one small animal in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier is under 15 lbs (7 kg). Carriers must be sealed bags (not hard-shell carriers) for pets traveling in the cabin. The head of the animal must not protrude from the carrier at any point. Most of Chalair's flights do not accept animals in the hold.
Flying with pets on Chalair AviationInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the airplane, i.e. on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
Chalair Aviation Infants policyOnline check-in is not currently available for Chalair Aviation flights. The airport check-in deadline for Chalair flights is 20 minutes prior to departure for flights to Brest, Rennes, Caen and Limoge. The check-in deadline for flights to Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Metz, Montpellier, Ajaccio, Bastia Perpignan and Nice is 30 minutes. The airline recommends arriving at the airport at least 45 minutes before your flight departure time.
Chalair Aviation Check-in rulesChildren over the age of four can travel alone. A minors' escort service is compulsory for children 4-11 years old. For children over the age of 11 years old the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked on request of parents.
Unaccompanied minors in Chalair AviationFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Chalair.
It closes 30 minutes before French domestic flights and 40 minutes before flights to or from Kerry.
It is available from 48 hours until two hours before departure.
Use 13 digits without spaces or hyphens, beginning with 980, 057, 427 or 396.
Ajaccio, Pau, Nice and Kerry do not support it.
Yes. Airport check-in is free.
One bag up to 10 kg and 55 × 35 × 25 cm including wheels and handles, plus one accessory up to 2 kg and 30 × 40 × 15 cm.
Prebook at least three hours ahead for EUR 30, or pay EUR 40 at the airport. The limits are 23 kg and 158 linear cm.
It costs EUR 50 in advance or EUR 60 at the airport.
A piece can weigh up to 32 kg. The airport overweight surcharge is EUR 70.
Carriage is on ATR aircraft only, subject to a quota. Request it through the contact form; the charge is EUR 60 per journey.