Travelling from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA).
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Your flight from Johannesburg to GVA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to GVA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JNB and GVA include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to GVA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near GVA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Follow your own route with a Geneve Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Geneva and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Geneve Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
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. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, R 5,976 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,915. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to GVA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Johannesburg to Geneve Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA). June is when most people travel to Geneva. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to GVA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Geneva
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Geneva right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are top sights which should be on any well-planned Geneva itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
