Flying from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Shanghai to Geneva Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 35 minutes.
Geneva Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Geneva Airport (GVA) is the busiest route. You can choose from 4 direct weekly services between PVG and GVA.
Your flight from Shanghai 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.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA) out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
China Eastern Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Geneva Airport departing from PVG.
The most frequently booked airline between PVG and GVA is China Eastern.
China Eastern ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 94.74% of services arriving on schedule.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to GVA leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). A major connection between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and GVA, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to GVA flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them landing within the expected time frame.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Geneva Airport (GVA)
Consider staying in a hotel near GVA if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Shanghai to Geneva Airport flight.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Geneva. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Currently, $519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Geneva Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $870. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to GVA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Shanghai to Geneva Airport ticket.
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Save money on your flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Geneva. March is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Geneva Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Shanghai to GVA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Geneva Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Geneva Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. CERN, Jets d'eau and The Geneva Water Fountain are attractions you won't want to skip in Geneva.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres northeast of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres northeast of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.