Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Take your pick of six weekly Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:50.
Your BHX to GVA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Geneva (and maybe even some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BHX to GVA flights is Jet2. Its services arrive without delay 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and GVA include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Currently, $67 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $149. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHX to GVA.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BHX to GVA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel near GVA if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Geneva Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to GVA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC on average.
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 on the go. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are the start of reasons to visit.