Flying from Vancouver to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Geneve Airport (GVA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options in Vancouver.
Geneva is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to GVA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to GVA flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Geneve Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Geneve Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Geneve Airport flight can help you lock in a great 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. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Geneve Airport is R 4,933. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,936. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to GVA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Geneve Airport (GVA)
November is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Geneve Airport (GVA), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Geneva based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to GVA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Geneve Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Geneve Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are major attractions which should be on every Geneva itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Switzerland, consider Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are the start of reasons to visit.
