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General information

Geneva Airport is the second busiest airport in Switzerland after Zurich Airport, at a very short distance from Geneva and the French border. Many of the flights at the airport are operated by Swiss and easyJet Switzerland. The airport consists of two terminals (T1 and T2) and a long runway of 3,900 metres. People departing from Geneva Airport Terminal 1 to an airport in France can use the check-in desks and security check in the French sector (“secteur France”). Travellers flying from a French destination to Geneva Airport can choose to take the French or Swiss exit. Travellers flying from a Swiss or international destination to Geneva Airport must first go through Swiss customs and then decide to leave the airport via the Swiss or French exit (“destination France”). Interestingly, the French exit is on Swiss territory, via the Route Douanière and Route de Ferney you will reach the French village of Ferney-Voltaire in 10 minutes.

Where is Geneva Airport situated?

Geneva is located at the western tip of Switzerland, the airport is northwest of the city close to the French border. By car, the airport can be accessed via the A1/E62 motorway, exit 7 Grand-Saconnex from the north or exit 6 Genève-Aéroport from the south. If you are flying from Geneva Airport to an airport in France, you can follow the signs ‘Aéroport secteur France’ on the roads around the airport.

How many terminals does Geneva Airport have?

The airport has two terminals, namely T1 and T2. Terminal 1 is also known as Main Terminal (M) because Terminal 2 of the airport is used much less. Terminal 2 is only used for charter flights in the winter months, as the airport is conveniently located close to the ski resorts in the Alps. In Terminal 1 you will find the Arrivals hall on the ground floor, the check-in desks on the first floor and the security checkpoint (Gates A, B, C, D, E) on the second floor. The East Wing for long-haul flights is the newest part of T1, opened in 2021. Terminal 1 is open from 04:00 hours to midnight. Geneva Airport has a very nice panorama terrace at the top of Terminal 1, free for everyone to visit.

A good alternative for flying to or from Geneva Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Switzerland.

Airport
Distance
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (France) 97km
Turin Airport (Italy) 166km
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport 186km

Which airlines fly from and to Geneva Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Swiss
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet Switzerland
  • Air Canada brand logo
    Air Canada
  • easyJet brand logo
    easyJet
  • British Airways brand logo
    British Airways
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Geneva Airport.

Activities

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Chamonix & Mont Blanc Scenic Glass-Roof Bus Tour from Geneva

Take a day tour from Geneva to visit the mountain resort of Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc. See the highest mountain peak in Europe and ride the cable car to Aiguille du Midi for panoramic views.
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From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour

Experience the beauty and thrills of the French Alps on a guided day tour from Geneva. Visit the towering peak of the Aiguille du Midi and explore the chilling ice caves.
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From Geneva: Annecy Half-Day Trip

Discover Annecy on a half-day trip and see where medieval architecture meets crystal-clear waters. Stroll along the streets and canals, admire colorful buildings, and gaze at the Palais de l'ile.
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