Flying from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the two main airports in Frankfurt.
1 hour 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Geneve Airport flight.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Geneve Airport (GVA), with 40 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from FRA to GVA is the 7:05am Lufthansa service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:20pm with Lufthansa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to GVA.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport leaving from FRA include:
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and GVA is SWISS.
SWISS is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport. Check out these connections between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and GVA:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to GVA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
53.13% of flights leaving Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, central Geneva is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA)
At the moment, $256 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $265. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Frankfurt to GVA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport (GVA). Visit Geneva in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Frankfurt to GVA flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Geneva:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Geneva when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at CERN followed by Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, consider Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster are among the biggest draws.