Flying from London to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Geneve Airport (GVA). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Geneve Airport flight.
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneve Airport (GVA) is the most popular route. There are 86 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with British Airways at 8:30pm. Opt for the first LHR to GVA departure with British Airways at 6:10am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to GVA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Geneve Airport (GVA) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Geneve Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates departures from LHR.
British Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to GVA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Geneve Airport (GVA) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
You can pick from a range of airlines that have direct flights from London to GVA departing from LGW. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to GVA route.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Geneve Airport, British Airways has the most consistent on-time performance.
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from London to Geneve Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Reach new altitudes with one of these airlines that offer direct London to GVA plane tickets from STN:
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to GVA.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, Jet2 is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Geneve Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Geneve Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GVA:
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To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Central Geneva is around 10 kilometres from Geneve Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Geneve Airport is $27. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $61. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to GVA.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Geneve Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Geneve Airport (GVA)
November is the quietest month for flights from London to Geneve Airport (GVA), while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Geneva based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your London to GVA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
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All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are must-do's during your Geneva adventure.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
