News Practical information, travel and the latest news from Genève Aéroport. 2019-2015 2014-2010 2009-2005 2004-2000 Shopping & Promotions news B2B news Airport news Changeover to summer time 29.03.2019 On Sunday, 31st March 2019, Switzerland will make the changeover to summer time. At 02:00 in the morning, we will move our watches by one hour (so it will be 03:00). SEE DETAILS Changeover to summer time News of the 2019 summer season 26.03.2019 Starting the Summer season, which debuts on 31 March 2019, Genève Aéroport offers some novelties in its air services. SEE DETAILS News of the 2019 summer season SWISS to connect Geneva with Munich and Frankfurt 07.02.2019 From 31 March, SWISS will connect Geneva with the German cities of Munich and Frankfurt on a daily basis for a seven-month period SEE DETAILS SWISS to connect Geneva with Munich and Frankfurt SWISS to fly to Larnaca from Geneva 23.01.2019 SWISS is expanding its route network from Geneva by offering a new connection to Larnaca from 3 July. SEE DETAILS SWISS to fly to Larnaca from Geneva Kenya Airways launches a new connection between Geneva and Nairobi 22.01.2019 The national carrier Kenya Airways will inaugurate its first Geneva-Nairobi flight, coupled with a stop in Rome/Italy, next June 2019. SEE DETAILS Kenya Airways launches a new connection between Geneva and Nairobi Two Air Mauritius flights per week in winter 2019/20 18.01.2019 After having operated one weekly flight for two consecutive winter seasons, Mauritius’ national airline will organise two weekly flights in the coming winter season. SEE DETAILS Two Air Mauritius flights per week in winter 2019/20 Salon Envol: travel show 2019 14.01.2019 New destinations, new formulas, new technologies, Envol is a show that offers you, for one day, the unique chance to open new horizons. Sunday 10 February, admission free. SEE DETAILS Salon Envol: travel show 2019 SWISS: five new summer destinations from Geneva 19.12.2018 The airline adds Brindisi in Puglia, the Portuguese city of Faro, the Greek island of Mykonos as well as Alicante and Ibiza in Spain, to its range of destinations. SEE DETAILS SWISS: five new summer destinations from Geneva Winter season: practical advice 13.12.2018 The busy winter season begins on 15 December and many passengers are expected at Geneva Airport. The high level of incoming and outgoing passengers will generate an important level of traffic. SEE DETAILS Winter season: practical advice Aerobus, the new morning service 11.12.2018 Genève Aéroport is pleased to offer its passengers a new bus service in the morning starting Sunday, 9 December 2018. Six Aerobus lines serve the airport from Geneva and nearby France from 3.00 am to 6.00 am, free of charge. SEE DETAILS Aerobus, the new morning service SWISS lounges in Geneva reopen with new design 11.12.2018 After just over a month of refurbishments, the SWISS Business and Senator Lounges in Geneva have reopened. SEE DETAILS SWISS lounges in Geneva reopen with new design SWISS offers cheese fondue on board its flights 28.11.2018 From 1st December, SWISS will offer a new version of its SWISS Saveurs menu, which has been available for six months on board European flights departing from Geneva. SEE DETAILS SWISS offers cheese fondue on board its flights Direct flights to Brittany and Normandy 12.11.2018 Two large regions in Northwest France are connected to Geneva by direct flight. SEE DETAILS Direct flights to Brittany and Normandy Take Off Magazine by Genève Aéroport 12.11.2018 Genève Aéroport publishes the 2nd issue of “Take Off by Genève Aéroport”. SEE DETAILS Take Off Magazine by Genève Aéroport Genève Aéroport participates in the Digital Day 24.10.2018 On Thursday 25 October 2018, digitisation is in the spotlight in Switzerland. Genève Aéroport is involved in this 2nd edition on the theme of mobility. SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport participates in the Digital Day Novelties for the 2018/19 winter services 24.10.2018 Starting the Winter season, which debuts on 28 October 2018, Genève Aéroport offers some novelties in its air services. SEE DETAILS Novelties for the 2018/19 winter services Passage à l'heure d'hiver 23.10.2018 Dimanche 28 octobre 2018, la Suisse passera à l'heure d'hiver. À 03:00 du matin, nous reculerons nos montres d'une heure (il sera donc 02:00). SEE DETAILS Passage à l'heure d'hiver gva.news 19.10.2018 The latest issue of Genève Aéroport newsletter: gva.news no. 70 autumn - winter 2018-2019 edition is out ! SEE DETAILS gva.news October holidays : practical tips 11.10.2018 Genève Aéroport recommends passengers to use public transport. SEE DETAILS October holidays : practical tips New destination: Caen with Air France from 26 November 2018 10.10.2018 Air France will operate a direct connection between Geneva and the city of Caen with four weekly flights. SEE DETAILS New destination: Caen with Air France from 26 November 2018 Geneva - Baku with Azerbaijan Airlines 26.09.2018 From 30 October the Azeri company will offer a direct connection with two flights per week. SEE DETAILS Geneva - Baku with Azerbaijan Airlines Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) 14.09.2018 Based on FOCA’s permission, Genève Aéroport has planned series of night flights to calibrate and verify the radio navigation installations of the instrument landing system (ILS).Night flights will be held from 19 to 20 September as scheduled in case of needs. SEE DETAILS Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) Alitalia celebrates 70 years of presence in Geneva and the opening of Milan-Linate route 10.09.2018 Twelve flights per week are scheduled starting yesterday between Geneva and the City Airport of the capital of Lombardy. SEE DETAILS Alitalia celebrates 70 years of presence in Geneva and the opening of Milan-Linate route SWISS launches a new boarding-gate snack delivery service 27.08.2018 SWISS now offers its passengers departing fromGeneva the option of ordering food and having it delivered directly to the boardinggate. SEE DETAILS SWISS launches a new boarding-gate snack delivery service Genève Aéroport strengthens its services on social networks 24.08.2018 Genève Aéroport is getting closer to its passengers by introducing a system of intelligent answers via the Facebook Messenger application. SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport strengthens its services on social networks OUIBUS: new direct link between Lyon Perrache and the airport 22.08.2018 OUIBUS proposes a new direct link between Lyon Perrache and Genève Aéroport, with two daily frequencies: Chambéry Chamonix, Grenoble, Mont Blanc area and Lyon Perrache. SEE DETAILS OUIBUS: new direct link between Lyon Perrache and the airport Genève Aéroport opens its doors for the Heritage Days 20.08.2018 Genève Aéroport joins the Heritage Days on 1 and 2 September 2018 and opens its doors to the population by the organisation of guided tours SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport opens its doors for the Heritage Days Rennes and Warsaw with easyJet this winter 09.08.2018 For the 2018 season winter, easyJet opens two new urban routes departing from Geneva. SEE DETAILS Rennes and Warsaw with easyJet this winter E-visa for Ethiopia and flights to Eritrea 30.07.2018 Your travel arrangement is made much easier than ever before, with an all in one new e-visa service brought to you by the Ethiopian Immigration Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines. SEE DETAILS E-visa for Ethiopia and flights to Eritrea SWISS to start new Geneva-Hurghada service 19.07.2018 A new service to the Egyptian beach vacation resort of Hurghada will be introduced with the start of the 2018/19 winter timetables. SEE DETAILS SWISS to start new Geneva-Hurghada service “Flybrary”, the easyJet library to encourage kids to read during the summer 16.07.2018 easyJet is launching the "Flybrary" operation, to make its planes a place to read, to completely disconnect during the flight and feel like travel time passed in a blink of an eye. SEE DETAILS “Flybrary”, the easyJet library to encourage kids to read during the summer Negotiations for the resumption of the Geneva-Lugano route 09.07.2018 After several clarifications and preliminary discussions, SkyWork Airlines AG and Lugano Airport SA (LASA) are officially negotiating the commencement of SkyWork flights to and from Lugano. SEE DETAILS Negotiations for the resumption of the Geneva-Lugano route Genève Aéroport inaugurates a play area 06.07.2018 During this family vacations period, Genève Aéroport inaugurates a play area for young travellers dedicated to children aged 3 to 12. SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport inaugurates a play area Afraid to fly? 29.06.2018 Do you suffer from the “fear of flying”? You are not alone: this seminar has been successfully completed by over 4'000 people since its creation in Geneva in 1981... SEE DETAILS Afraid to fly? Take Off magazine by Genève Aéroport 25.06.2018 Genève Aéroport launches the first issue of “Take Off by Genève Aéroport” SEE DETAILS Take Off magazine by Genève Aéroport L'Évasion, for travel ideas departing from Geneva 13.06.2018 Genève Aéroport launches a portal for travellers seeking inspiration for their next holidays. This new tool allows to get many suggestions of direct flights, based on intuitive and easy to fill criteria. SEE DETAILS L'Évasion, for travel ideas departing from Geneva Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates the first long haul line to Africa from Geneva 08.06.2018 Genève Aéroport and Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated today a long haul line to Addis Ababa by last generation Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. SEE DETAILS Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates the first long haul line to Africa from Geneva European week of sustainable development 2018: Genève Aéroport sheds light on its contribution to the UN’s sustainable agenda 04.06.2018 From 4 to 8 June 2018 Genève Aéroport will give concrete examples of its sustainable commitment through information stands, boards and movies. SEE DETAILS European week of sustainable development 2018: Genève Aéroport sheds light on its contribution to the UN’s sustainable agenda Visit of Pope Francis: access to Geneva Airport will be seriously impaired 04.06.2018 Due to the large number of people expected in the Palexpo-airport sector for the ceremony held by Pope Francis on 21 June, the access to Geneva Airport will be seriously impaired between noon and midnight. SEE DETAILS Visit of Pope Francis: access to Geneva Airport will be seriously impaired Pope’s visit to Geneva on June 21sta, access to Genève Aéroport will suffer major disruptions 15.05.2018 Access to Geneva Airport will undergo major disruptions during the visit of Pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio. SEE DETAILS Pope’s visit to Geneva on June 21sta, access to Genève Aéroport will suffer major disruptions Genève Aéroport celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 14.05.2018 As an actor of the International Geneva, Geneva Airport participates in the 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights New destination: Geneva - Larnaca/Cyprus, starting 13 May with Cobalt Air. 13.05.2018 The Cypriot company Cobalt Air, founded in 2016, offers a new weekly connection to Larnaca, starting Sunday, 13 May 2018. SEE DETAILS New destination: Geneva - Larnaca/Cyprus, starting 13 May with Cobalt Air. The Giga Ambition Négawatt Trophy goes to Genève Aéroport thanks to it saving more than one gigawatt! 24.04.2018 5 Geneva companies, including Genève Aéroport, distinguished themselves for having saved more than one GWh within a year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 335 Geneva households. SEE DETAILS The Giga Ambition Négawatt Trophy goes to Genève Aéroport thanks to it saving more than one gigawatt! A 4th frequency on Amman with Royal Jordanian 16.04.2018 Between the 8 June and 7 Septembre, Royal Jordanian offers more and faster connections to seventeen cities in the Middle East SEE DETAILS A 4th frequency on Amman with Royal Jordanian New Geneva - Toulon/Hyères connections from June 2018 16.04.2018 From 21 June 2018, the new direct connection proposed by SWISS and Air France/Hop will allow travellers to reach Toulon/Hyères in a one-hour flight. SEE DETAILS New Geneva - Toulon/Hyères connections from June 2018 The airport shall remove snow from the airport’s platform two hours before the first snowflakes appear 02.04.2018 Genève Aéroport thanks all those who appreciated its April Fools’ Day prank SEE DETAILS The airport shall remove snow from the airport’s platform two hours before the first snowflakes appear Inauguration of the Ljubljana-Geneva line by Adria Airways 29.03.2018 The arrival of the airline Adria Airways was celebrated this morning. SEE DETAILS Inauguration of the Ljubljana-Geneva line by Adria Airways gva.news 28.03.2018 The latest issue of Genève Aéroport newsletter: « gva.news no. 69, spring-summer 2018 edition » is out. SEE DETAILS gva.news Etihad Airways launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Geneva route 25.03.2018 Geneva is now served by Etihad Airways’ next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the backbone of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s long-haul fleet. SEE DETAILS Etihad Airways launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Geneva route Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) 23.03.2018 Based on FOCA’s permission, Genève Aéroport has planned series of night flights to calibrate and verify the radio navigation installations of the instrument landing system (ILS). SEE DETAILS Night flights to calibrate the instrument landing system approaches (ILS) Getaway ideas for the 2018 Summer season 13.03.2018 Looking for new getaway ideas with direct flights? Starting the Summer season, which debuts on 25 March 2018, Genève Aéroport offers some novelties in its air services. SEE DETAILS Getaway ideas for the 2018 Summer season Exhibition: the time of a trip 12.03.2018 As a responsible company concerned with the economic, social and cultural development of the region, Genève Aéroport is proud to present its values in a new exhibition in the Credit Suisse's regional headquarters until 31 May. SEE DETAILS Exhibition: the time of a trip Major weather-related disruptions on Genève Aéroport. Traffic resumes gradually. 01.03.2018 Due to heavy snowfalls after a wave of cold that lasted several days, Genève Aéroport was closed throughout the morning. SEE DETAILS Major weather-related disruptions on Genève Aéroport. Traffic resumes gradually. Aérocar joins the Ouibus network 21.02.2018 On 1st March 2018, Aérocar, a regular bus line serving Grenoble-Crolles-Chambéry-Genève Aéroport, marked another milestone and joined the Ouibus network. SEE DETAILS Aérocar joins the Ouibus network For the comfort of its passengers, Genève Aéroport reduces queues at security checkpoints 20.02.2018 Last Saturday, Genève Aéroport saw a record attendance, welcoming 76,036 passengers. Thanks to recent investments amounting to 27 million, waiting time at the security checkpoints have been significantly reduced. SEE DETAILS For the comfort of its passengers, Genève Aéroport reduces queues at security checkpoints Successful 20th edition of 2018 Salon Envol organised by Genève Aéroport 30.01.2018 The Salon Envol Journée Voyages & Évasion (A day for travels and escape) organised by Genève Aéroport took place on Sunday, 28 January 2018 SEE DETAILS Successful 20th edition of 2018 Salon Envol organised by Genève Aéroport 2017 statistical report: increase in the number of passengers and aircraft movements stability 17.01.2018 Passenger traffic rose to 4.95% in 2017, while the number of movements has stabilised, even more significantly than in 2016. SEE DETAILS 2017 statistical report: increase in the number of passengers and aircraft movements stability SWISS opens new seasonal routes departing from Geneva 16.01.2018 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will offer its passengers three exciting new destinations for the summer from Geneva. SEE DETAILS SWISS opens new seasonal routes departing from Geneva Two new Air France routes from Geneva 15.01.2018 HOP! airline of the Air France group will propose two seasonal links this summer to Marseille and Toulon. SEE DETAILS Two new Air France routes from Geneva Arrival of Ethiopian Airlines in Geneva 09.01.2018 The national airline Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed the novelties of its summer schedule, including Geneva as new destination on its network. SEE DETAILS Arrival of Ethiopian Airlines in Geneva Free tickets to Genève Aéroport: already more than one million unireso tickets distributed! 18.12.2017 One million! This is the number of free public transport tickets offered by Genève Aéroport to its passengers in 2017. SEE DETAILS Free tickets to Genève Aéroport: already more than one million unireso tickets distributed! Inauguration of the first flight to Moldova 15.12.2017 The launch of the first direct flight between Geneva and Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, took place this Friday, 15 December 2017. SEE DETAILS Inauguration of the first flight to Moldova dnata inaugurates a new section of its Skyview Lounge at Genève Aéroport 14.12.2017 dnata has inaugurated a new section of its Skyview Lounge at Genève Aéroport, located on the Mezzanine of the main Terminal. SEE DETAILS dnata inaugurates a new section of its Skyview Lounge at Genève Aéroport Afraid to fly? 13.12.2017 Do you suffer from the “fear of flying”? You are not alone: this seminar has been successfully completed by over 4'000 people since its creation in Geneva in 1981... SEE DETAILS Afraid to fly? Envol, travel show 2018 11.12.2017 Departure : Geneva. Destination : Elsewhere. For one day, come discover travel ideas departing from Geneva ! SEE DETAILS Envol, travel show 2018 The 2018 timetable provides for an extension of the offer and new lines numbers. 07.12.2017 This year, the timetable change will mainly concern the French-speaking Switzerland. SBB will offer more direct connections and seating. SEE DETAILS The 2018 timetable provides for an extension of the offer and new lines numbers. Opening of the Ljubljana-Geneva line by Adria Airways 04.12.2017 Adria Airways, the Slovenia national company, announced the launch of the Ljubljana-Geneva line starting 25 March 2018. SEE DETAILS Opening of the Ljubljana-Geneva line by Adria Airways Arrival of Air Moldova in Geneva 21.11.2017 From 15 December 2017, Genève Aéroport welcomes a new airline on the runway, Air Moldova. SEE DETAILS Arrival of Air Moldova in Geneva Two new hotels near the airport 13.11.2017 ibis Styles Genève Palexpo and ibis budget Genève Palexpo open their doors in November 2017! They are only 4 minutes away by bus from Genève Aéroport SEE DETAILS Two new hotels near the airport The first-class of the new Boeing 777 of Emirates arrives in Europe 08.11.2017 A B777-300 ER of Emirates aircraft equipped with the new First-Class cabin will serve Geneva from 1 December 2017. SEE DETAILS The first-class of the new Boeing 777 of Emirates arrives in Europe Changeover to winter time 25.10.2017 On Sunday, 29 October 2017, Switzerland will make the changeover to winter time. At 03:00 in the morning, we will put our watches back by one hour (so it will be 02:00). SEE DETAILS Changeover to winter time Winter 2017-2018 air services 24.10.2017 Starting the Winter season, which debuts on 29 October 2017, Genève Aéroport offers some novelties in its air services. SEE DETAILS Winter 2017-2018 air services Geneva elected Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2017 02.10.2017 We congratulate Genève Tourisme for this distinction and are happy to collaborate to make Geneva an ever more attractive destination! SEE DETAILS Geneva elected Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2017 Launch of Adria Airways Switzerland 18.09.2017 Fall marks the beginning of a new partnership for Darwin Airlines, which unveils its new brand, thanks to the collaboration with Adria Airways, the Slovenian airline company. SEE DETAILS Launch of Adria Airways Switzerland easyJet opens a new route from Geneva 22.08.2017 In less than 4 hours, easyJet will now connect Geneva to Funchal, capital of Madeira (Portugal),the garden island known for its sweet lifestyle, its hiking trails, its natural beauty and lush vegetation SEE DETAILS easyJet opens a new route from Geneva Discover: Krakow, a beautiful Polish city 14.08.2017 Nested on the banks of the broad Vistula River, the second largest city of Poland was the most brilliant of its capitals. From its perched castle, the Kings of the country, pushing the Tatars, ruled over an immense territory extending up to the Black Sea. SEE DETAILS Discover: Krakow, a beautiful Polish city A baggage sorting system malfunction disrupted operations 31.07.2017 On Sunday July 30 2017, a malfunction in the baggage sorting system caused extended waiting times at baggage check-ins, slowness in sorting and baggage routing problems. SEE DETAILS A baggage sorting system malfunction disrupted operations New easyJet destinations 11.07.2017 easyJet expands its offer and, as of today, puts on sale two new seasonal destinations from Genève Aéroport: Las Palmas and Southampton SEE DETAILS New easyJet destinations Iberia celebrates 70 years of the line between Switzerland and Spain 08.06.2017 The Spanish airline opened its flights to Geneva, its fifth international destination, on 9 June 1947. SEE DETAILS Iberia celebrates 70 years of the line between Switzerland and Spain Emirates célèbre le 1e anniversaire de ses deux vols quotidiens vers Genève 30.05.2017 Le 1er juin 2017, cela fera tout juste un an que la liaison entre Genève Aéroport et la base d'Emirates à Dubaï est assurée par deux vols journaliers. SEE DETAILS Emirates célèbre le 1e anniversaire de ses deux vols quotidiens vers Genève British Airways celebrates 70th anniversary of the Geneva to London route 19.05.2017 70 years ago the premium airline British Airways started its flight operation on the route Geneva - London. Since 19 May 1947 travellers from Geneva can fly to the metropole. SEE DETAILS British Airways celebrates 70th anniversary of the Geneva to London route Nouvelle destination, nouvelle compagnie: Riga avec airBaltic! 04.05.2017 Ce matin, jeudi 4 mai 2017, le Boeing 737-300 de la compagnie lettone a posé ses roues sur le tarmac de Genève Aéroport. SEE DETAILS Nouvelle destination, nouvelle compagnie: Riga avec airBaltic! Genève Aéroport and Aéroports de Montréal strengthen their Partnership 19.04.2017 André Schneider and Philippe Rainville, the recently appointed heads of Genève Aéroport and Aéroports de Montréal, signed a cooperative agreement today that will add a new dimension to the collaboration between the two airports. SEE DETAILS Genève Aéroport and Aéroports de Montréal strengthen their Partnership Return of Air Mauritius in Geneva 19.04.2017 Genève Aéroport is pleased to confirm the come back of the company Air Mauritius for the upcoming winter season 2017/18. SEE DETAILS Return of Air Mauritius in Geneva TPG / unireso - New services starting April 24th, 2017 17.04.2017 Starting on April 24th, the TPG announced the opening of two new Express lines operating weekly from Monday to Friday from and to Genève Aéroport. SEE DETAILS TPG / unireso - New services starting April 24th, 2017 Success of the 19th edition of the Salon Envol 10.04.2017 In its new format, the travels and getaways trade fair which took place Sunday, April 9th, was well received by both visitors and the 35 exhibitors (new record). SEE DETAILS Success of the 19th edition of the Salon Envol The Duty Free shops management is awarded to Lagardère Travel Retail 29.03.2017 A tender has decided between two major players of the sector. The new concessionaire is succeeding to The Nuance Group. SEE DETAILS The Duty Free shops management is awarded to Lagardère Travel Retail Shopping at Genève Aéroport, the first step of your trip! 28.03.2017 In collaboration with the MC Saatchi Agency, we are pleased to unveil the second part of the new communication campaign launched late February. SEE DETAILS Shopping at Genève Aéroport, the first step of your trip! Summer 2017 air services 27.03.2017 Looking for new getaway ideas with direct flights? Starting the Summer season, which debuts on 26 March 2017, Genève Aéroport offers some novelties in its air services. These should satisfy travellers looking for adventures off the beaten path. SEE DETAILS Summer 2017 air services Qatar Airways: first A350 in Geneva 20.03.2017 Qatar Airways announces the arrival of the A350 XWB on the Swiss market: it will serve Geneva from 1 May 2017. SEE DETAILS Qatar Airways: first A350 in Geneva Etihad Regional connects Geneva to Brest 09.03.2017 New route from Geneva: Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline, is flying to Brittany as of the 2017 summer season. SEE DETAILS Etihad Regional connects Geneva to Brest Catch a Car now from Geneva Airport 08.03.2017 New type of mobility : 5 Catch a Car parking spaces at Geneva Airport - boundless flexibility SEE DETAILS Catch a Car now from Geneva Airport Les Restaurants de Genève Aéroport, la première étape de votre voyage! 02.03.2017 En collaboration avec l'agence MC Saatchi, une nouvelle campagne de communication a été lancée fin février. SEE DETAILS Les Restaurants de Genève Aéroport, la première étape de votre voyage! Envol, travel show 2017 01.03.2017 Departure : Geneva. Destination : Elsewhere. For one day, come discover travel ideas departing from Geneva ! SEE DETAILS Envol, travel show 2017 GVApp, the essential - a few figures of 2016 28.02.2017 The entire airport always with you! Fly away and take the airport in your pocket or on your wrist without fearing an excess baggage. Usage statistics of GVApp in 2016... SEE DETAILS GVApp, the essential - a few figures of 2016 First C Series 300 of SWISS in Geneva 23.02.2017 In the second quarter of 2017, the company SWISS will integrate the first Bombardier C Series 300 into its fleet. It will put this aircraft in service on many European lines departing from Geneva. SEE DETAILS First C Series 300 of SWISS in Geneva Geneva, City Destination of the Year – Switzerland in the 2017 LTG European Awards 23.02.2017 The Luxury Travel Guide Awards team is pleased to announce that Fondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès won City Destination of the Year – Switzerland in the 2017 LTG European Awards. SEE DETAILS Geneva, City Destination of the Year – Switzerland in the 2017 LTG European Awards easyJet: new Mediterranean routes from Geneva 09.02.2017 easyJet expands its offer to France with two new lines that will appeal to both sun lovers and business travellers. Marseille and Calvi (Corsica) SEE DETAILS easyJet: new Mediterranean routes from Geneva easyJet in 2016 and arrival of a new aircraft to Geneva 17.01.2017 In 2016, easyJet has consolidated its positions in Switzerland while continuing to grow, reaching more than 65 million passengers transported since the beginning of its operations from and to Geneva. SEE DETAILS easyJet in 2016 and arrival of a new aircraft to Geneva New bus connection: Genève Aéroport – Courmayeur – La Thuile 21.12.2016 From 23 December 2016 to 25 April 2017, the companies Savda & Alsa Eggman offer air travellers arriving at Genève Aéroport direct bus connections from Genève Aéroport - Courmayeur - La Thuile. SEE DETAILS New bus connection: Genève Aéroport – Courmayeur – La Thuile En train à Genève-Aéroport. 19.12.2016 Profitez des facilités et du confort du réseau ferroviaire, notamment en période de vacances et de fort trafic, pour vous rendre à Genève-Aéroport en train ! SEE DETAILS En train à Genève-Aéroport. easyJet will serve Montenegro departing from Geneva 14.12.2016 For the very first time, a direct air link will be launched between Genève Aéroport and this small country on the Adriatic coast, between Albania and Croatia. SEE DETAILS easyJet will serve Montenegro departing from Geneva airberlin inaugurates a connection between Geneva and Düsseldorf 14.11.2016 As of today, airberlin connects Geneva up to three times per day to its Rhine hub. SEE DETAILS airberlin inaugurates a connection between Geneva and Düsseldorf easyJet winter schedule: 4 new destinations from Geneva! 07.11.2016 Switching to the winter schedule, easyJet inaugurates no less than 4 new lines, with a perfectly balanced cocktail of urban destinations and getaways to the mild winter climate. SEE DETAILS easyJet winter schedule: 4 new destinations from Geneva! The 2016-2017 Winter Catalogue promotes getaways off the beaten paths 24.10.2016 Starting with the transition to winter time, 30 October 2016, Genève Aéroport brigs novelties in its air service catalogue. Overall, 49 airlines will link Geneva to 106 destinations. SEE DETAILS The 2016-2017 Winter Catalogue promotes getaways off the beaten paths Information on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 21.10.2016 Some airlines operating flights made the decision to no longer accept the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board. A Samsung booth will be at your disposal at Geneva Airport. SEE DETAILS Information on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Discover the new version of GVApp 12.10.2016 Already very practical, it continues its improvement. The new update of GVApp is now available for all owners of Apple devices. SEE DETAILS Discover the new version of GVApp Krakow, the jewel of Central Europe, 2 hours’ flight away 10.10.2016 With its rich architecture, compact and welcoming, Krakow can be easily visited by foot and is the ideal destination for a long weekend. SEE DETAILS Krakow, the jewel of Central Europe, 2 hours’ flight away airBaltic launches Geneva – Riga route for 2017 04.10.2016 The Latvian airline airBaltic will introduce a new route between Geneva and Riga for the next summer season. The flight will start on May 4, 2017, and will be operated with a Boeing 737-300. SEE DETAILS airBaltic launches Geneva – Riga route for 2017 New direct connection between Geneva and Salzburg 07.09.2016 Starting January 2017, the low-cost airline Europe Eurowings launches direct flights between Geneva and Salzburg, Austria. SEE DETAILS New direct connection between Geneva and Salzburg Beijing Photo Exhibition 30.08.2016 This October Genève Aéroport organises a Photo Exhibition of Beijing - its region and its airport - in the train station inside the airport. SEE DETAILS Beijing Photo Exhibition Access to the Airport: Highway Exit Change 15.08.2016 Starting 15 September 2016, the highway Exit 6 to the Airport (from Lausanne) will be closed. Travellers to the airport must take Exit 7, located just before. SEE DETAILS Access to the Airport: Highway Exit Change Krakow, the new 75th destination of easyJet departing from Geneva 13.07.2016 easyJet expands its Swiss offer once again with its first Polish destination, Krakow, launched today departing from Geneva. SEE DETAILS Krakow, the new 75th destination of easyJet departing from Geneva SWISS offers its customers a new entertainment experience 07.07.2016 SWISS travellers from Geneva can enjoy a new digital entertainment experience from 7 July. The experimental new facility will be available in the departure halls and lounges and soon aboard SWISS flights from the airport within Europe. SEE DETAILS SWISS offers its customers a new entertainment experience Qatar Airways inaugurates the first Dreamliner service departing from Geneva 01.07.2016 Qatar Airways, the first airline to offer a regular Dreamliner service from the city of Calvin. SEE DETAILS Qatar Airways inaugurates the first Dreamliner service departing from Geneva easyJet goes everywhere from Geneva 29.06.2016 From the softness of Fuerteventura to Inverness via Munich, the new offers of easyJet departing from Geneva impress by their diversity. SEE DETAILS easyJet goes everywhere from Geneva 5th anniversary of Emirates in Geneva and launch of the second flight to Dubai 27.05.2016 1st June 2016, Emirates will celebrate its success story in French-speaking Switzerland, with the fifth anniversary of its line from Geneva to its Dubai hub... SEE DETAILS 5th anniversary of Emirates in Geneva and launch of the second flight to Dubai Fly to Ibiza all year round! 12.05.2016 Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline, will continue its connection between Geneva and Ibiza, throughout the fall and winter. SEE DETAILS Fly to Ibiza all year round! Adjustments to Air China timetables 29.03.2016 Air China changes its timetables on the Beijing-Geneva-Beijing line. Between 27 March and 4 June the connection will be provided 3 times per week, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. SEE DETAILS Adjustments to Air China timetables Qatar Airways with Dreamliner to Geneva 18.03.2016 Starting on July 1st, 2016, Qatar Airways will deploy a Boeing 787-8 «Dreamliner» between Doha and Geneva. SEE DETAILS Qatar Airways with Dreamliner to Geneva Mood to travel, departing more often from Geneva! 14.03.2016 This summer, 48 airlines will link Geneva to 118 destinations. The connectivity of the region will be extended to new destinations from the shift to summer time on the night of 26th to 27th of March 2016. SEE DETAILS Mood to travel, departing more often from Geneva! Chalair Aviation radiates towards Perpignan 11.03.2016 The Chalair company announced the opening of a new Geneva-Perpignan seasonal line, every Thursday and Sunday, from 5 July to 11 September 2016. SEE DETAILS Chalair Aviation radiates towards Perpignan Chalair Aviation opens Antwerp-Geneva 04.03.2016 The company Chalair announced the opening of 2 new regular air routes departing from Antwerp starting Monday, 4 April 2016, among which the Antwerp-Geneva line. SEE DETAILS Chalair Aviation opens Antwerp-Geneva Print baggage tags from home also with Qatar Airways 15.02.2016 Since the beginning of the year, Qatar Airways passengers can print their baggage tag at home, at the same time as their boarding pass. SEE DETAILS Print baggage tags from home also with Qatar Airways Strengthening controls at the borders 12.02.2016 Travellers departing from Geneva are kindly invited to consider possible delays in transit time between the public area and the boarding lounges. SEE DETAILS Strengthening controls at the borders Envol Show: Travel and Getaway Day 08.02.2016 Discover travel ideas departing from Geneva and participate in the Grand Concours! Sunday, 20 March in the railway station from the airport, free entrance. SEE DETAILS Envol Show: Travel and Getaway Day Geneva - Lamezia Terme with SWISS 20.01.2016 This summer, SWISS will offer one flight every Saturday between Geneva and the airport of Lamezia Terme-Sant'Eufemia. SEE DETAILS Geneva - Lamezia Terme with SWISS The gastronomic restaurant of Genève Aéroport reinvents itself 11.01.2016 Today work has started on the gastronomic restaurant (formerly called Altitude). The restaurant will re-open at the end of February, highlighting a brand new concept with a completely revamped interior and a menu signed Benjamin Luzuy, rising star of the gastronomic world. SEE DETAILS The gastronomic restaurant of Genève Aéroport reinvents itself Pisa: new easyJet destination in 2016 08.12.2015 After offering for sale its 2016 summer peak season at the beginning of November, easyJet announces the launch of the Geneva-Pisa route. SEE DETAILS Pisa: new easyJet destination in 2016 Gold Medal in the 2015 Swiss Applications Category 17.11.2015 The GVApp app and its versions on connected watches have been awarded the Gold Medal by the jury in the 2015 “Best of Swiss Apps”*. SEE DETAILS Gold Medal in the 2015 Swiss Applications Category New sunny destinations are on offer from Geneva, courtesy of easyJet! 03.11.2015 easyJet has put up for sale its 2016 summer holiday season. New sunny destinations departing from Geneva are offered: Malta and Alghero. SEE DETAILS New sunny destinations are on offer from Geneva, courtesy of easyJet! Wizz Air opens its GVA - Warsaw line 26.10.2015 Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in the Central and Eastern Europe, launches its fourth destination from Geneva. SEE DETAILS Wizz Air opens its GVA - Warsaw line Winter 2015-2016 route network: What’s new? 12.10.2015 Find out what’s new this winter – destinations and more! SEE DETAILS Winter 2015-2016 route network: What’s new? Vueling will launch flights between Geneva and Rome in summer 2016 07.10.2015 Vueling will launch new flights between Geneva and Fiumicino Airport next summer. SEE DETAILS Vueling will launch flights between Geneva and Rome in summer 2016 Basketball Day 09.09.2015 Meet the new players of the Lions de Genève, the Aigles de Meyrin and the Rising Stars cheerleaders on Wednesday, 9 September 2015 from 13:00 to 15:00 the airport SBB train station! SEE DETAILS Basketball Day SWISS offers printing of baggage tags from home 20.08.2015 From now on, SWISS passengers departing from Genève Aéroport will have the opportunity to print their baggage tag(s) at home. SEE DETAILS SWISS offers printing of baggage tags from home Wizz Air starts Sofia flights from Geneva 27.07.2015 Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started today operating its low-fare flights from Geneva to Sofia twice a week. SEE DETAILS Wizz Air starts Sofia flights from Geneva New Lyon - Genève Aéroport bus connection 04.06.2015 Starting 4 June, a new direct connection by bus is available to passengers from the metropolitan area of Lyon towards Genève Aéroport. SEE DETAILS New Lyon - Genève Aéroport bus connection British Airways launches Geneva to London year-round 15.05.2015 British Airways is to operate 18 weekly flights from Geneva (GVA) to London (LCY) from September 2015, more than tripling the service's frequency. SEE DETAILS British Airways launches Geneva to London year-round Your flight on your wrist! 22.04.2015 Genève Aéroport is pleased to introduce the new version of its mobile application GVApp, compatible with Apple's connected watch! SEE DETAILS Your flight on your wrist! Wizz Air announces flights between Geneva and Warsaw! 20.04.2015 From 25 October 2015, Wizz Air will be operating two flights a week from Warsaw's main airport to Geneva. SEE DETAILS Wizz Air announces flights between Geneva and Warsaw! Daily shuttle from Grenoble, Crolles and Chambéry 10.04.2015 News from AEROCAR. SEE DETAILS Daily shuttle from Grenoble, Crolles and Chambéry Wizz Air adds Geneva-Sofia Route in July! 07.04.2015 Wizz Air will operate new services from Sofia to Geneva on Monday and Friday from the 27th of July. SEE DETAILS Wizz Air adds Geneva-Sofia Route in July! Air China and SWISS announce new code share flights from Geneva 01.04.2015 Air China and SWISS, both members of Star Alliance, have decided to intensify their collaboration. SEE DETAILS Air China and SWISS announce new code share flights from Geneva The 2015 summer timetable boosts Genève Aéroport's connectivity 27.03.2015 The switch to summer time during the night of Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March 2015 makes it possible to connect Geneva to 19 new destinations. SEE DETAILS The 2015 summer timetable boosts Genève Aéroport's connectivity New destinations with Turkish Airlines 18.03.2015 Turkish Airlines announces three new routes from Geneva this summer: Bodrum, Izmir, Ankara. SEE DETAILS New destinations with Turkish Airlines Beijing 144-hour visa-free transit policy 11.03.2015 Since 2018, Beijing offers 144-hour visa-free transit for foreign visitors with third-country visas and transit at Beijing. SEE DETAILS Beijing 144-hour visa-free transit policy Dublin and Algiers added to the SWISS network 05.03.2015 Starting in June 2015 from Genève Aéroport! SEE DETAILS Dublin and Algiers added to the SWISS network Something new on the Genève Aéroport menu 04.03.2015 After a tender launched during the course of last summer, Genève Aéroport is dealing new hands for the management of its bars and food outlets. Several regional and Swiss players are among the companies winning the various lots. SEE DETAILS Something new on the Genève Aéroport menu Envol Show: Travel and Getaway Day 17.02.2015 Envol Show 2015: Travel specialists, 'getaway concept', themed stands, entertainment, competitions, etc. Airport Swiss Railways station, Sunday, 22 March, from 09:00 to 18:00, admission free. SEE DETAILS Envol Show: Travel and Getaway Day Geneva - Biarritz with SWISS 28.01.2015 With a connection to Biarritz by direct flight from 21 June 2015, SWISS now boasts 40 destinations from Geneva. SEE DETAILS Geneva - Biarritz with SWISS VLM Airlines launches a Geneva-Antwerp route 26.01.2015 VLM Airlines VLM Airlines launched a new route on Monday between Genève Aéroport and the city of Antwerp in Belgium. The independent airline offers two flights a day from Monday to Friday. SEE DETAILS VLM Airlines launches a Geneva-Antwerp route GVA Free WiFi - What's New 07.01.2015 Improvement of the free internet connection service to 90 min. and 3 different ways to conenct. SEE DETAILS GVA Free WiFi - What's New New 'Kiss & Fly' at Genève Aéroport 13.12.2013 One year to the day after it was first opened, the drop-off point for travellers being driven to the airport has been moved even closer to the terminal building. SEE DETAILS New 'Kiss & Fly' at Genève Aéroport