Geneva airport (GVA)

Geneva Airport, also known as Cointrin Airport and opened on October 11, 1919, is an air station on the border between Switzerland and France and is accessible from both countries. It operates domestic and international flights to destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, China and North America.

Official Website: gva.ch

Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminals 1 and 2 (only used for seasonal charter flights in winter), open from 4:00 am to 0:00 am and located next to each other.

Annual passenger traffic: 14.1 million passengers went through it in 2022.

Tel: +41 848 192 020 - FACEBOOK

Information desks on the Arrivals and Transit levels, available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm (Tel +41 227 177 105).

 Location

Geneva airport is located 5 km (3 miles) northwest of the city.

Accommodation near Geneva airport (GVA)

Numerous accommodations can be found in the surrounding area, some with complimentary shuttle buses to and from the airport, among them:

Ibis Gení¨ve Aéroport (0.4 km/0.2 miles)
Nash Pratik Hotel (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Nash Airport Hotel (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Nash Suites Airport Hotel (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Crowne Plaza Geneva (0.7 km/0.4 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Car rental agencies

Car rental desks are located on the Arrivals level.

Swiss sector:

1. Avis/Budget (Tel +41 229 290 330 - 6:30 am to 11:30 pm)
2. Dollar/Thrifty (Tel +41 227 178 040 - 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
3. Europcar (Tel +41 229 096 911 - 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
4. Hertz (Tel +41 227 178 080 - 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
5. National/Alamo/Enterprise (Tel +41 581 220 430 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
6. Sixt (Tel +41 227 178 410 - 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)

1. Avis/Budget (Tel +41 228 076 230 / 231 - Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm)
2. Enterprise (Tel +41 227 178 610 - Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
3. Europcar (Tel +41 227 178 595 - weekdays from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sundays from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm)
4. Hertz (Tel +41 227 178 680 - Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm)
5. Sixt (Tel +33 389 086 111 - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)

Parking services at Geneva airport (GVA)

There are short and long-stay car parks, plus charging stations for electric vehicles and a passenger drop-off area on the boarding level. Valet parking is available between 5:00 am and 11:30 pm (Tel +41 227 178 111). There are also spaces for motorbikes and bicycles, free of charge and partially covered. More information: Tel +41 227 177 099. Prices

P1 - Covered long-stay parking with direct access to Terminal 1.
P51 - Long-stay, mostly covered, 500 metres away.
P26 - Partially covered, for long stays, next to the train station.
P20 - Covered, long-stay, located in the French sector.
P2 - Area for short stays (maximum 1 hour) with direct access to the main building. The first 5 minutes are free of charge.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Airport staff provide assistance to disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility as they move through the terminal. You should inform your airline or travel agent of your needs at least 48 hours in advance. Reserved spaces are available in the car parks.