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Practical information, travel and the latest news from Genève Aéroport.

Qatar Airways resumes flights from Geneva

06.01.2022

Qatar Airways restarts this year its route between Geneva and Doha. Flights will be operated from the East Wing that has just opened its doors in Geneva a few weeks ago.

Qatar Airways resumes flights from Geneva

A winter service for 2021/22 once again very extensive

03.11.2021

For the 2021/22 winter season, more than 100 destinations will once again be served by direct flights by around 40 airlines.

A winter service for 2021/22 once again very extensive

« Take Off » magazine - winter 2021

01.11.2021

A reference in the world of travel in French-speaking Switzerland, Take Off #8 by Genève Aéroport is intended for all types of travellers, inviting you to discover, escape and above all... Desire to travel.

« Take Off » magazine - winter 2021

Restart of flights to New York and Newark and opening of the USA

29.09.2021

Genève Aéroport welcomes the decision of SWISS and United Airlines to resume flights between Geneva and New York.

Restart of flights to New York and Newark and opening of the USA

French sector: changing the passenger path

20.09.2021

From 21 September 2021, and for a period of approximately four months, passengers travelling to France (including those in transit) will be required to check in their baggage and undergo security checks in the Swiss part of the airport.

French sector: changing the passenger path

Obligation de présenter un certificat Covid: conséquences à Genève Aéroport

13.09.2021

Quelles sont les conséquences à Genève Aéroport?

Obligation de présenter un certificat Covid: conséquences à Genève Aéroport

New: a Priority Lane subscription available at Genève Aéroport

31.08.2021

Since August, a personal and flat rate subscription to Priority Lane is finally available for frequent flyers travelling via Genève Aéroport.

New: a Priority Lane subscription available at Genève Aéroport

New easyJet flight to Northern Macedonia

30.08.2021

easyJet, Europe's leading airline in terms of network, continues its commitment and investment in Europe with the opening of a new route from Geneva to Skopje in Northern Macedonia.

New easyJet flight to Northern Macedonia

Severe disruption following a strike illegally started

14.07.2021

Due to a strike illegally triggered by the Avenir Syndical union and Swissport employees while contract negotiations were underway on the same day, boarding and disembarking operations for around thirty flights were disrupted...

Severe disruption following a strike illegally started

EU recognises Swiss COVID certificate

09.07.2021

The EU has officially recognised the Swiss COVID certificate as equivalent.

EU recognises Swiss COVID certificate

Air Canada Resumes Non-Stop Service from Geneva to Montreal

06.07.2021

As of 23rd of July 2021, Air Canada will be offering three flights per week on a 255-seat Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Air Canada Resumes Non-Stop Service from Geneva to Montreal

Magazine "Take Off" - summer 2021

05.07.2021

A reference in the world of travel in French-speaking Switzerland, Take Off #7 by Genève Aéroport is intended for all types of travellers, inviting you to discover, escape and above all... Desire to travel.

Magazine "Take Off" - summer 2021

Tips to observe before taking the plane with peace of mind this summer

05.07.2021

To face a complex summer due to the various documentary and health requirements of the States and the airlines, please find below advice to ensure your peace of mind when travelling.

Tips to observe before taking the plane with peace of mind this summer

AirArabia: new Geneva-Casablanca flight

25.06.2021

AirArabia launched two weekly flights between Geneva and Casablanca, from 17 June 2021. The schedule provides two weekly frequencies on an annual basis, each Thursday and Sunday, with an Airbus A320 aircraft type.

AirArabia: new Geneva-Casablanca flight

Genève Aéroport contributes towards carbon offsetting

24.06.2021

It is becoming increasingly easy to carbon offset your short- or long-haul flights.

Genève Aéroport contributes towards carbon offsetting

Complete reopening of the French sector

22.06.2021

As of 23 June 2021, the French sector welcomes back passengers as it resumes normal duty.

Complete reopening of the French sector

Resumption of AEROCAR shuttles between Geneva Airport and Grenoble

18.06.2021

The AEROCAR bus line which allows you to reach France (Chambéry, Crolles and Grenoble) from Geneva Airport is back in service every day from 18 June to 31 August 2021, with two departures from Geneva.

Resumption of AEROCAR shuttles between Geneva Airport and Grenoble

Air services in Genève Aéroport once again expanding in July and August 2021

02.06.2021

Air services in Geneva will expand considerably for the summer season, with a restart of many direct flights and the return of airlines. More than 100 destinations will once more be served by around 40 carriers.

Air services in Genève Aéroport once again expanding in July and August 2021

Resumption of flights to Morocco

10.05.2021

It will soon be possible to visit Morocco again thanks to direct connections to Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir, from 10 June. Three airlines offer direct flights from Geneva.

Resumption of flights to Morocco

easyJet: more flexibility for passengers and two new destinations from Geneva

28.04.2021

easyJet is reinforcing its policy of flexibility for flights this summer and is offering two new routes this summer to Antalya (Turkey) and Lamezia Terme (Italy).

easyJet: more flexibility for passengers and two new destinations from Geneva

KLM has been connecting Geneva with Amsterdam for 75 years

15.04.2021

On 15 April 1946, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched its first flight from Amsterdam to Geneva. The Dutch airline has been connecting for 75 years the second Swiss city with Amsterdam.

KLM has been connecting Geneva with Amsterdam for 75 years

Léman Express: schedule change and resumption of the full offer in April 2021

15.03.2021

Among the new features announced for the Léman Express regional train, there is an additional connection with Genève Aéroport.

Léman Express: schedule change and resumption of the full offer in April 2021

Ukraine International Airlines restarts flights from Geneva

09.03.2021

Ukraine International Airlines has restarted the Kyiv - Geneva - Kyiv route at the beginning of March 2021, with a further increase of frequencies announced for the end of the month.

Ukraine International Airlines restarts flights from Geneva

SWISS to expand schedules from Geneva from mid-summer onwards

25.02.2021

A total of 43 destinations will be served from Geneva in the 2021 SWISS summer schedules, with a strong focus on meeting the needs of travellers visiting friends and relatives and leisure travel customers. SWISS will also be introducing new services Geneva to Santorini (Greece), Split (Croatia) and Funchal/Madeira (Portugal).

SWISS to expand schedules from Geneva from mid-summer onwards

Opening of a COVID-19 test centre at Genève Aéroport

12.02.2021

With the support of Genève Aéroport and in collaboration with the canton, m3 SANITRADE will open on 15 February 2021 a COVID-19 screening centre located at Terminal T2 of the airport.

Opening of a COVID-19 test centre at Genève Aéroport

PCR tests required to enter Switzerland

03.02.2021

Faced with the spread of variants of the coronavirus in Switzerland, the Federal Council has taken new measures affecting travellers wishing to enter Swiss territory.

PCR tests required to enter Switzerland

Turkey in vogue

01.02.2021

A destination that had much success during the summer of 2020, Turkey is once again one of the winning destinations for the next summer season.

Turkey in vogue

PCR testing to enter France

31.01.2021

This measure now applies to all those arriving in France by air, sea or land.

PCR testing to enter France

Air Serbia will launch new Geneva-Belgrade flights in March 2021

22.01.2021

Air Serbia will be introducing two weekly flights between Geneva and Belgrade, starting 1st of March 2021.

Air Serbia will launch new Geneva-Belgrade flights in March 2021

gva.boutique: the exclusive and trendy e-commerce platform of Genève Aéroport

11.01.2021

The gva.boutique platform offers exclusive items for sale in the colours of this centenary unlike any other, but also a selection of items from its institutional range.

gva.boutique: the exclusive and trendy e-commerce platform of Genève Aéroport

Measures applicable to all passengers going to and from the United Kingdom

06.01.2021

Following the discovery of a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus in Great Britain and South Africa, on Monday 21 December 2020, the Federal Council adopted new measures.

Measures applicable to all passengers going to and from the United Kingdom

Recommendations for travellers on the eve of the Christmas holidays

17.12.2020

Genève Aéroport wishes to remind all passengers that wearing a mask while in the airport is compulsory. As far as possible, passengers are encouraged to enter the airport without accompanying persons.

Recommendations for travellers on the eve of the Christmas holidays

Airport health protocols: an app for travellers

11.12.2020

Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a smartphone app providing passengers with information on the health measures in force at various airports around the world.

Airport health protocols: an app for travellers

Many direct flights for holidays from Geneva

09.12.2020

For the holiday season, despite the restrictions in force, Genève Aéroport continues its efforts to offer a quality air network to those who wish to travel. Thus, from December 19, more than 70 destinations will be served via direct flights, by around thirty different airlines.

Many direct flights for holidays from Geneva

Emirates increases frequencies in December and offers hotel nights

07.12.2020

Passengers departing from Geneva can enjoy a fourth weekly flight to Dubai since December 5, 2020, operating on Saturdays. Emirates is the first airline in the world to offer free international coverage covering health and quarantine costs related to COVID-19.

Emirates increases frequencies in December and offers hotel nights

Temporary closure of the French Sector

27.11.2020

As of 1 December 2020 for an undefined period, the French Sector will be closed for processing passengers.

Temporary closure of the French Sector

Resumption of flights at Genève Aéroport

23.11.2020

Genève Aéroport has partially resumed its activity in recent months and continues to work to maintain a limited but high-quality network. To date, around thirty airlines are operating regular flights with reduced frequencies compared to previous years.

Resumption of flights at Genève Aéroport

«Take Off» magazine - winter 2020-2021

13.11.2020

Reference of the world of travel in French-speaking Switzerland, Take Off by Genève Aéroport, is for all  types of travellers, inviting you to discover and escape.

«Take Off» magazine - winter 2020-2021

Discover Africa directly from Geneva with Ethiopian Airlines

11.11.2020

While travelling within Europe remains complicated, many African countries have reopened and welcome tourists, within strict sanitary measures. Ethiopian Airlines, on-line in Geneva since 2018, is currently operating three nonstop flights per week from Geneva to their global hub in Addis Ababa.

Discover Africa directly from Geneva with Ethiopian Airlines

La liste des états et territoires à risque fortement réduite

28.10.2020

Mercredi 28 octobre, la Suisse a décidé de réduire la liste des États et territoires à risque. De nouveaux critères ont en effet été appliqués. L’obligation de quarantaine pour toute personne de retour de ces régions sur sol helvétique demeure.

La liste des états et territoires à risque fortement réduite

French Sector: baggage conveyor under construction

20.10.2020

For three months, all hold baggage for flights from France will be delivered to belt 1 on the Swiss side.

French Sector: baggage conveyor under construction

Genève Aéroport obtains Airport Health Accreditation from ACI

09.10.2020

Genève Aéroport is the 64th airport in the world to be certified by the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme from Airports Council International (ACI).

Genève Aéroport obtains Airport Health Accreditation from ACI

SWISS to reopen destinations from Geneva

30.09.2020

SWISS will be restoring several more destinations to its flight schedules in the coming 2020/21 winter timetable period. SWISS aims to serve some 85 per cent of its established destinations, with 21 from Geneva.

SWISS to reopen destinations from Geneva

Reopening of the Dnata's marhaba lounge at Genève Aéroport

11.08.2020

Since 2 August 2020, the marhaba lounge operated by dnata Switzerland AG has reopened its doors at Geneva airport.

Reopening of the Dnata's marhaba lounge at Genève Aéroport

Direct Ethiopian Airlines flight from Geneva to Addis Ababa

06.08.2020

Ethiopian Airlines has announced it has obtained a slot for a direct flight linking Geneva and Addis Ababa, starting the 12 August 2020.

Direct Ethiopian Airlines flight from Geneva to Addis Ababa

Wearing a mask is compulsory at Genève Aéroport

27.07.2020

Passengers, users and airport staff must now wear a mask in the terminal.

Wearing a mask is compulsory at Genève Aéroport

Genève Aéroport: a survey brings to light a strong desire to travel

17.07.2020

46% of people living in the catchment area of Genève Aéroport (French-speaking Switzerland and neighbouring France) declare they already have booked or planned a flight from Geneva by the end of the year. 35% state that they want to travel by the end of 2020.

Genève Aéroport: a survey brings to light a strong desire to travel

Emirates returns to Geneva with three weekly flights

13.07.2020

From 15 July, Emirates will resume its scheduled air services for travellers between the Dubai hub and Geneva.

Emirates returns to Geneva with three weekly flights

Return of Air Canada’s long-haul flight departing from GVA

07.07.2020

Since 4 July, the Geneva-Montreal line has been operating again, departing three times a week (four times from August) in a B787, Air Canada’s state-of-the-art plane.

Return of Air Canada’s long-haul flight departing from GVA

Genève Aéroport launches a new online sales platform

01.07.2020

Genève Aéroport is launching for the first time an online sales platform, which includes a special centenary range.

Genève Aéroport launches a new online sales platform

SWISS publishes its schedules to 24 October

29.06.2020

The Airline of Switzerland will continue to steadily expand its range of services from Geneva over the next few weeks and months.

SWISS publishes its schedules to 24 October

Cyprus Airways: return of a direct flight between Geneva and Larnaca

17.06.2020

The company Cyprus Airways announces the return of a direct flight between Geneva and Larnaca from 10 July to 23 October 2020.

Cyprus Airways: return of a direct flight between Geneva and Larnaca

« Take Off » magazine - summer 2020

09.06.2020

Reference of the world of travel in French-speaking Switzerland, Take Off #5 by Genève Aéroport, is for all  types of travellers, inviting you to discover and escape.

« Take Off » magazine - summer 2020

Genève Aéroport prepares to resume flights in June

28.05.2020

The resumption of airport activities is finally upon us! Both easyJet, SWISS and other companies have already confirmed this. For its part, Genève Aéroport makes every effort to guarantee the health and safety of passengers, employees and visitors.

Genève Aéroport prepares to resume flights in June

Partial relaunch of easyJet flights in GVA on 15 June

26.05.2020

A small number of mainly domestic flights, from 21 European airports will restart from 15 June 2020. In Switzerland, operations will restart from Geneva to Barcelona, Porto, Lisbon and Nice.

Partial relaunch of easyJet flights in GVA on 15 June

SWISS to resume flights from Geneva in June

20.05.2020

SWISS will partially resume its activities in June from its Genève Aéroport base.

SWISS to resume flights from Geneva in June

Genève Aéroport is preparing to welcome you as soon as air traffic resumes

14.05.2020

The terminal will ensure facilities are in place to guarantee passenger safety at all times. Simultaneously, Genève Aéroport is working with its air transport partners on recovery scenarios in order to offer suitable services when flights are resumed.

Genève Aéroport is preparing to welcome you as soon as air traffic resumes

The journey begins at home

15.04.2020

For many people, holidays and travel plans had to be cancelled in the short term. However, after the crisis, travel will gradually resume and some may already be thinking about it. On our site, you can consult without commitment the direct air offers from Genève Aéroport.

The journey begins at home

Aérobus morning service: reduced service

27.03.2020

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 epidemic, traffic from the airport has been greatly reduced. The Aérobus offer has been adapted accordingly. Also, from Saturday morning 28 March inclusive, Aérobus is operating a new reduced service.

Aérobus morning service: reduced service

Genève Aéroport strengthens its measures limiting access to the airport

19.03.2020

Genève Aéroport has implemented new measures in collaboration with and supported by the police to deal with the exceptional circumstances connected to the Covid-19 epidemic and meet the health authorities’ requirements.

Genève Aéroport strengthens its measures limiting access to the airport

Screening measures at the entrance to the airport

16.03.2020

In order to cope with the current exceptional situation related to the Covid-19 epidemic and to respond to the requests of the health authorities, Geneva Airport is putting in place new measures as of Tuesday 17 March, at 05:00 am.

Screening measures at the entrance to the airport

Air Serbia to connect Geneva to Belgrade from June 2020

09.03.2020

As from 1 June 2020, the Serbian national company will offer three flights per week between its base in Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Geneva.

Air Serbia to connect Geneva to Belgrade from June 2020

New flights to Cyprus for summer 2020

06.03.2020

The airline Cyprus Airways announces the return of a direct flight between Geneva and Larnaca from 29 May to 23 October 2020.

New flights to Cyprus for summer 2020

Coronavirus: Passenger information

05.03.2020

Genève Aéroport advises that passengers follow the recommendations of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) carefully.

Coronavirus: Passenger information

Lamezia Terme and Valencia with easyJet from Geneva

25.02.2020

Next summer, easyJet will expand its offer with Lamezia Terme (Calabria) and Valencia (Spain), two new seasonal routes showcasing cultural discovery.

Lamezia Terme and Valencia with easyJet from Geneva

Kos from Geneva

10.02.2020

Another summer destination programmed by SWISS: the Swiss company will take you to the island of Kos, in the Dodecanese archipelago, in Greece.

Kos from Geneva

Air Sénégal arrives in Geneva

07.02.2020

Genève Aéroport announces the launch of a new route to Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Three flights per week will be operated by the up-and-coming company Air Sénégal as of 18 June.

Air Sénégal arrives in Geneva

Antalya: a place to visit this summer!

07.02.2020

Located between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya is one of Turkey’s major attractions. Antalya has something for everyone: beaches, museums, amusement parks and breathtaking natural landscapes…

Antalya: a place to visit this summer!

Aérobus morning service: new timetables

05.02.2020

This service is free and available to all air passengers* going to Genève Aéroport.

Aérobus morning service: new timetables

Coronavirus: passenger information

28.01.2020

Genève Aéroport recommends that travellers obtain information from the FOPH. 

Coronavirus: passenger information

Quo Vadis Travel Fair

17.01.2020

Genève Aéroport will be taking part in the Quo Vadis Travel Fair, which will be held from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January 2020 in Geneva - Palexpo. Why not come and meet the players who practice responsible tourism and who are respectful of the people they meet and the countries they visit.

Quo Vadis Travel Fair