Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is eight hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to GVA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, R 3,935 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,653. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to GVA if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to go to Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to GVA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.