Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Giza.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SPX to GVA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers SPX to GVA flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport. These are the top stopovers between SPX and GVA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Currently, $98 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $256. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SPX to GVA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SPX to GVA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport.
Handy information about Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sphinx International Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sphinx International Airport from central Giza, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport? Consider Prime Select West Sodic. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to SPX.
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Geneva and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Geneva. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Geneva in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Sphinx International Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SPX to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without seeing Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.