Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Zurich and Geneva are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 67 Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:25 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with SWISS.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to GVA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SWISS. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SWISS.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ZRH to GVA flights is SWISS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Right now, $184 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $350. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to GVA by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're taking a late Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Geneva in November.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.