Flying from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA).
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to GVA.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Johannesburg to GVA leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The distance from central Johannesburg to JNB is roughly 29 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're taking a late flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to central Geneva is around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA)
For a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport, R 6,186 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from R 11,379. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Johannesburg to GVA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to GVA. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport (GVA)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport while November is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Geneva, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Geneva. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Johannesburg to GVA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -5ºC and 7ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
United Nations Office at Geneva and Broken Chair are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Geneva itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Pierre Cathedral.
Complete your Geneva trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Johannesburg to Geneve Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Geneva. Check out the offers and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
