Jet d'Eau
The great fountain that shoots water more than 100 m into the air from the harbour, the symbol of Geneva. It usually runs most of the year, depending on wind and weather.
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Airport · Geneva, Switzerland
Genève Aéroport GVA
4 km from central Geneva. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Geneva Airport (Genève Aéroport) is in Cointrin, about 4 km from the city centre, right on the French border. It is Switzerland’s second-largest airport, used by city travellers, international organisations and visitors heading to Alpine ski resorts. It has a French sector, reached from France, with its own check-in and arrivals area.
Terminals
There is a single main terminal, with an east wing that has extra gates. If your flight is booked through the French sector, make sure you head to the right side: it is reached by road from France and is separate from the Swiss sector.
Services
You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. The railway station is next to the terminal.
Getting to the city
Tren (SBB)
Genève-Aéroport station is next to the terminal. Frequent trains run to Genève-Cornavin, the main station, in about 7 min, with links to other Swiss cities.
Autobús urbano (TPG)
Several TPG bus and trolleybus lines link the airport with the centre and other districts. In the baggage reclaim area there are machines giving a free ticket for Geneva's public transport.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. Central Geneva is about 15 min away depending on traffic. For neighbouring France (Ferney-Voltaire, Annemasse, Saint-Genis), ask the fare first.
Airport map
Terminal principal
The airport's single main terminal, with departures, arrivals, shops and restaurants. It includes an east wing with extra gates: check the boards to see where your flight leaves from.
Geneva
Things to do in Geneva
Geneva, on Lake Geneva with the Alps beyond, is a French-speaking Swiss city known for international diplomacy, its old town and its lakeside parks.
Catedral de Saint-Pierre
A Protestant cathedral at the top of the old town, associated with Calvin. You can climb the towers for views of the city and the lake.
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Palacio de las Naciones
The European headquarters of the United Nations, set in a large park north of the centre. It can be visited, usually on a guided tour, but check the conditions beforehand.
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Muro de los Reformadores
A large monument in the Parc des Bastions, dedicated to the Reformation, with statues of Calvin, Farel, Beza and Knox. It stands next to the University of Geneva.
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How far is the airport from central Geneva?
Genève Aéroport airport is about 4 km from central Geneva.
How do I get from the airport to central Geneva?
From Genève Aéroport airport you can take Tren (SBB) (train), Autobús urbano (TPG) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Genève Aéroport airport have?
Genève Aéroport has one terminal: Terminal principal.
Landing in Geneva?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport from the air, a few kilometres from Lake Geneva and the city centre: Schutz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal's east wing, with glazed walls and departure boards: Sdnegel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal facade, with the “Genève Aéroport” sign and the control tower: abdallahh from Montréal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jet d'Eau: Wikibusters, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Saint-Pierre: Yann (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palacio de las Naciones: Yann Forget, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Muro de los Reformadores: MHM55, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons