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GVA Geneva Cointrin International Airport

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Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) serves Geneva, about 5 km northwest of Geneva. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGVA
ICAOLSGG
ServesGeneva
From centre5 km
Non-stop101
Airlines54
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation430 m

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The airport in numbers

Geneva Cointrin International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Geneva Cointrin International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 18M in 2019.

Opened
1919
107 years ago
Passengers / year
18M
as of 2024
Elevation
430 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Geneva
Passengers per year, 1946–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Geneva Cointrin International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Geneva

The airport is about 5 km northwest of Geneva, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF21–CHF33.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 minCHF21–CHF33
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GVA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lausanne51 km71 minCHF170–CHF270
Zermatt129 km135 minCHF422–CHF670
Bern129 km136 minCHF422–CHF670
Interlaken143 km151 minCHF467–CHF742
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Geneva Cointrin International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~CHF21–CHF33 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Geneva ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Geneva Cointrin International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 101 destinations, operated by 54 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: easyJet · Swiss International Air Lines · Flybaboo · United Airlines · Lufthansa · Air China · Tunisair · Finnair · Hainan Airlines · Aegean Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Geneva Cointrin International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Geneva Cointrin International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to the centre of Geneva?
Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. The airport is about 5 km northwest of Geneva, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Geneva?
Roughly CHF21–CHF33 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Geneva Cointrin International Airport?
Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
What's the cheapest way from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Geneva?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Can I get from Geneva Cointrin International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Geneva Cointrin International Airport?
About 101 destinations, including Lisbon, Porto, Montreal, Frankfurt. 54 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Geneva Cointrin International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Geneva Cointrin International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Geneva Cointrin International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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