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Geneva International Airport

También conocido como: Geneva Airport, GVA Airport, Genève Aéroport, Cointrin Airport, Geneva Cointrin Airport.

GVA · LSGG · Geneva

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Geneva International Airport
Código IATA
GVA
Código OACI
LSGG
Ciudad
Geneva
País
Switzerland
Coordenadas
46.2272, 6.1026
Zona horaria
Europe/Zurich
Terminales
Terminal 1 with Swiss and French sectors, plus a seasonal Terminal 2 used on winter weekends

Sobre Geneva International Airport

Geneva International Airport (GVA) serves Geneva, Switzerland, and the surrounding French border region. It handled about 17.8 million passengers in 2025, with direct flights to 149 destinations.

easyJet carries the largest share of passengers, followed by SWISS. Most routes link Geneva with European cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona, while Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways fly to the Gulf, United Airlines and SWISS fly to the US, Air Canada flies to Montreal, and China Eastern and Air China fly to China.

Almost all flights use Terminal 1, which has a Swiss side and a French sector for flights to and from France and road access to France. A small Terminal 2 opens only on winter weekends for charter and seasonal ski flights.

The airport lies about 4 km northwest of the city center, in Meyrin and Le Grand-Saconnex, with its northern edge on the French border. A railway station beneath the terminal has trains to Genève-Cornavin in about 7 minutes. From Geneva, travelers continue to Lausanne, Montreux, Annecy, Évian-les-Bains and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, and to ski resorts such as Verbier in the Swiss and French Alps.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Genève Aéroport, an autonomous public entity of the Canton of Geneva

Passengers per year

About 17.8 million in 2025

Runways

One concrete runway, 04/22, 3,900 m long

Main airline

easyJet, with 46% of passengers in 2025

Location

Meyrin and Le Grand-Saconnex, about 4 km northwest of central Geneva

Consejos de llegada a Geneva International Airport

Passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area go through passport control; flights from Schengen countries have no passport check. Travelers from outside the EU and EFTA are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which applies at Switzerland's Schengen external borders and has been fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

Screens in the baggage hall show your belt. Skis and snowboards usually arrive at the oversized baggage counters at either end of the hall, and a ticket machine for public transport is also in the baggage claim area. After customs (green or red channel), you enter the Swiss arrivals hall of Terminal 1, where pre-booked drivers wait with name signs. The official taxi rank is outside the Arrivals level, and the railway station is beneath the terminal. If you are heading to France, go up to the Check-in level and follow the France Sector signs.

Geneva uses Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), and the currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Winters are cold, with snow in the nearby mountains.

Transporte terrestre

The train to Genève-Cornavin is the quickest way into the city for most travelers, while ski-bound groups with luggage often use a pre-booked transfer.

  • Train to Genève-Cornavin

    The station is directly beneath the terminal, with up to seven trains an hour at peak times; the ride to Cornavin takes about 7 minutes. Direct trains continue to Lausanne and other Swiss cities, though you may need to change at Cornavin for some destinations.

  • Taxi from Geneva airport

    Official taxis wait at the signposted rank outside the Arrivals level, with set fares to the city center. Check payment methods with the driver before you set off, as cash and card acceptance varies.

  • Bus to Geneva

    tpg city buses, including lines 5, 10, 23 and 28, stop outside the airport and run every 8 to 15 minutes at rush hour on urban lines. Buses are slower than the train to the center but reach neighborhoods the train does not.

  • Rideshare

    Ride-hailing (VTC) services such as Uber operate at the airport, with pickups in designated zones shown in the app. The pickup point may not be at the nearest exit.

  • Private transfer

    Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the Swiss arrivals hall of Terminal 1 and park just outside. This suits ski resort trips with bulky equipment, though it needs booking in advance.

  • Léman Express and trains to France

    From Cornavin, Léman Express trains run to Annemasse, Annecy, Évian-les-Bains and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. It means one change, but connects the airport with the French side of the region by rail.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Walk to Terminal 2

    From Terminal 1 or the railway station, go down to the Arrivals level, follow the car rental signs and walk about 300 m along the pedestrian area. Terminal 2 is opposite car park P51.

  2. Bus to Terminal 2

    tpg bus lines 10, 23, 28, 56 and 57 stop at Tour-de-Contrôle, near Terminal 2.

  3. Swiss side to French sector

    Passengers with a flight ticket for the same day can move between the international and French sectors via the Check-in level, following the France Sector signs. Walking or cycling between sectors outside the terminal is not allowed.

Terminales

Terminal 1

The main terminal handles almost all scheduled flights, with Schengen, non-Schengen and long-haul gates. Its French sector serves flights to and from France and gives road access to France.

Terminal 2

A small seasonal terminal open on weekends during the winter season for selected charter and scheduled ski flights. It is about 300 m from Terminal 1 on foot.

Aerolíneas y destinos

The main airlines at Geneva International Airport.

Aer Lingus T1

Dublin, Cork (seasonal)

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Air Canada T1

Montreal

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Air China T1

Beijing

Guía de la aerolínea

Air France T1

Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Guía de la aerolínea

Austrian Airlines T1

Vienna

Guía de la aerolínea

British Airways T1

London-Heathrow, London-City, London-Gatwick and London-Stansted (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

Brussels Airlines T1

Brussels

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China Eastern Airlines T1

Shanghai

Guía de la aerolínea

easyJet T1

London, Paris-Orly, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Rome, Berlin, Nice, Manchester, Edinburgh, Marrakesh, Málaga, Tel Aviv

Guía de la aerolínea

Etihad Airways T1

Abu Dhabi

Guía de la aerolínea

ITA Airways T1

Rome-Fiumicino

Guía de la aerolínea

Qatar Airways T1

Doha

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Scandinavian Airlines T1

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm

SWISS T1

Zurich, London-Heathrow, New York-JFK, Athens, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Munich, Nice, Porto, Málaga, Mediterranean beaches (seasonal)

Guía de la aerolínea

TAP Air Portugal T1

Lisbon, Porto

Guía de la aerolínea

Turkish Airlines T1

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

United Airlines T1

Newark, Washington-Dulles

Guía de la aerolínea

Vueling T1

Barcelona

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Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Geneva airport from the city center?

Geneva International Airport is about 4 km northwest of central Geneva. Trains from the station beneath the terminal reach Genève-Cornavin, the main station, in about 7 minutes, with up to seven departures an hour at peak times. Taxis and tpg city buses also link the airport with the center, and buses serve neighborhoods the train does not reach.

Is Geneva airport in Switzerland or France?

Geneva International Airport lies entirely in Switzerland, in the municipalities of Meyrin and Le Grand-Saconnex, but its northern edge follows the French border. It has a French sector for flights to and from France, and a customs road links that sector with Ferney-Voltaire in France. Passengers with a same-day flight ticket can move between the Swiss side and the French sector inside the terminal.

How many terminals does Geneva airport have?

Geneva airport has one main passenger terminal, Terminal 1, which handles almost all flights and includes Swiss and French sectors. A small Terminal 2 opens only on weekends during the winter season for selected charter and scheduled ski flights. Terminal 2 is about 300 m from Terminal 1 on foot, next to car park P51, and several tpg bus lines stop nearby at Tour-de-Contrôle.

Which airlines fly to Geneva airport?

easyJet is the largest airline at Geneva, carrying 46% of passengers in 2025, followed by SWISS, British Airways, Air France, Iberia and KLM. Long-haul and Gulf routes are flown by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China and China Eastern. Almost all of these airlines use Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 handles some winter charter flights.

How do I get a taxi at Geneva airport?

Official taxis wait at a designated, signposted rank outside the Arrivals level of Terminal 1. Taxis to the city center and nearby areas run on set fares, and other trips are charged at the regulated per-kilometre rate. Payment methods vary from car to car, so ask the driver whether cash or card is accepted before you set off. The French sector has its own taxi companies.

Is there a train from Geneva airport to the city?

Yes. Genève Aéroport station is directly beneath the terminal, about a five-minute walk from the Arrivals level. All trains stop at Genève-Cornavin, about 7 minutes away, and many continue to Lausanne, Montreux, Bern and other Swiss cities. Tickets are sold at a machine in the baggage claim area, at SBB machines in the station and in the SBB Mobile app.

Does Geneva airport still give a free public transport ticket?

No. Geneva airport stopped offering free public transport tickets to arriving passengers in the baggage hall at the start of 2022. You now buy a ticket at the machine in the baggage claim area, at SBB machines or in the app. If you stay in a Geneva hotel, hostel or campsite, ask for the Geneva Transport Card, which covers public transport in the city for your stay.

Can I use Uber at Geneva airport?

Yes. Ride-hailing services, called VTC in Geneva, operate at the airport, and Uber offers pickups there. Fares are set by each platform, and drivers must follow the airport's access rules. Pickups happen in designated zones that the app shows after you request a ride, and the meeting point may not be at the exit nearest your baggage hall.

What do I need to enter Switzerland at Geneva airport?

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area, so passengers arriving from outside Schengen pass through passport control, while flights from Schengen countries have no passport check. Travelers from outside the EU and EFTA are registered in the Entry/Exit System, with fingerprints and a facial image taken on a first entry. The planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

How do I get from Geneva airport to the ski resorts?

Many skiers travel from Geneva airport to resorts in the Swiss and French Alps by pre-booked transfer or rental car. By rail, Léman Express trains from Cornavin reach Saint-Gervais-les-Bains near Chamonix, and the seasonal Verbier Express runs to Verbier on weekends and public holidays. Skis and snowboards usually arrive at the oversized baggage counters in the baggage hall.

Can I get from Geneva airport to France?

Yes. If your flight came from France, you land in the French sector and can exit directly into France. From other flights, collect your bags, clear Swiss customs, go up to the Check-in level and follow the France Sector signs. Trains from Cornavin also run to Annecy, Lyon, Grenoble and Évian-les-Bains, and rental cars can be collected on the French side.

What time zone and currency does Geneva use?

Geneva uses Central European Time, UTC+1, and moves to summer time, UTC+2, from late March to late October. The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF), while the neighboring French areas served by the airport use the euro. Winters are cold, and snow is common in the nearby mountains, so ski season brings heavy weekend traffic to the airport.

How busy is Geneva airport?

Geneva airport handled about 17.8 million passengers in 2025, slightly more than in 2024, on 177,288 aircraft movements. It had direct flights to 149 destinations that year. The airport is run by Genève Aéroport, an autonomous public entity, and has a single 3,900 m runway, so winter weekends with ski charters are among the busiest times.

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