Travelling from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Geneva is one hour behind Hurghada and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from HRG to GVA start at 11:50 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 18:50 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport flights.
Your HRG to GVA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering HRG to GVA flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HRG and GVA:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
R 752 is currently the best price for a one-way Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,502. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from HRG to GVA, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HRG to GVA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Of the departures from Hurghada International Airport, 59.22% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Hurghada International Airport from central Hurghada, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Consider booking a hotel near GVA if you're taking a late Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport is November, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Geneve Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRG to GVA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.