COVID-19

Can I perform a PCR or antigen test at Genève Aéroport?

Genève Aéroport has a testing centre nearby (1 km). It is open 7 days a week and receives people by appointment.

• More information about the COVID-19 testing near the airport

Test, COVID certificate: what are the risks and restrictions at my destination?

At least 48 hours before my departure, I should be aware of the conditions of entry applicable at my destination:

• European Union
• Great Britain
• Turkey

Travel advice for other countries of the world:

• for Swiss residents
• for French residents

The website www.traveldoc.aero also provides information on the current travel conditions and constraints depending on the airport of departure and arrival.

I want to go to France, what are the formalities?

I want to know the conditions to enter France.

The procedures from or to a foreign country differ according to the vaccination of travellers and the health situation in the country of departure. In order to facilitate border crossings and save time, French customs ask passengers travelling to France from countries classified as "red" to pre-enter the required form on their mobile phone. The dedicated application can be accessed via: https://passager.serveureos.org/.

I live in France, I fly to France via the French sector, do I need to present a COVID test / certificate?

From a health point of view, the French sector is considered as Swiss territory. If you fly from Geneva to France, even via the French sector, the airline will check when you board that you meet the current French travel requirements.

Currently (valid until 22.11.2021) all passengers over 11 years of age must, in order to enter France from Switzerland, bring with them either proof of a complete vaccination or the negative result of a PCR test or an antigen test carried out less than 24 hours before departure.

How do I know if my flight to or from Geneva is maintained or cancelled?

At least 48 hours before my departure, I check the conditions established by my airline:

• easyJet
• SWISS
• Other airlines

If I want to know if my flight is maintained the day before or on the same day, I consult the page Departures of the day.

Is it compulsory to wear a mask in the air?

Following a decision from the Swiss Federal Council, it is compulsory to wear a mask on commercial flights to and from Switzerland since 15 August 2020.

How long do I have to arrive in advance to take a flight?

It is advised to arrive two hours before take-off.

Can I check in my luggage in advance?

Until further notice, it is not possible to check in your luggage 24 hours in advance as in normal operation. It is recommended that you check in online, or if this is not possible, at the opening of the counters, i.e. two hours before the flight.

Which destinations are served from Geneva and with which airlines?

To facilitate your search for information, please consult the page www.gva.ch/vols-directs which will inform you of the current destinations from Genève Aéroport.

How do I know if I can enter Switzerland and under what conditions?

Consult Travelcheck, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH site, if I have the right to enter Switzerland, and if so under what conditions.

All passengers entering Switzerland by air must present a negative result of a PCR test or a rapid antigen test. This requirement also applies to vaccinated or recovered persons.

Also consult the table of the FOPH which summarizes the conditions for entry into Switzerland (PDF).

Which passengers must register their details?

All passengers entering Switzerland by plane must register their details via the electronic personal data registration form.

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Who are the passengers who need to quarantine when they arrive in Switzerland?

Anyone over 16 years of age arriving in Switzerland from a country where a variant of concern is circulating must undergo a ten-day quarantine. This rule also applies to travellers who have been vaccinated or have recovered.

• More information on quarantine

I am a passenger who has stayed in a country where a variant of concern is circulating, can I enter Switzerland?

Anyone over 16 years of age arriving in Switzerland from a country where a variant of concern is circulating must present a negative test (a PCR test and a rapid antigen test). This requirement also applies to vaccinated or recovered persons.

This person is required to complete the entry form and be quarantined for ten days. This rule also applies to vaccinated and recovered persons.

Travellers should immediately contact the cantonal authorities and provide them with the number of the entry form between the 4th and 7th day after arrival: contact details of the cantonal authorities.

In addition, travellers should repeat a PCR test and a rapid antigen test between the 4th and 7th day after entering Switzerland. The results of the second test must be sent to the cantonal authorities.

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I am a passenger who has stayed in a third country, can I enter Switzerland?

Consult Travelcheck, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH site, if I have the right to enter Switzerland, and if so under what conditions.

Fully vaccinated persons who can prove their vaccination status can enter Switzerland from third countries outside the Schengen area.

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I was vaccinated abroad with a vaccine recognised by the European Medicines Agency, can I obtain a COVID certificate?

Yes, people vaccinated with a vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) can obtain a Swiss COVID certificate.

I have a European COVID certificate (EU DCC): it is valid in Switzerland.

I do not have a European COVID certificate (EU DCC): I can apply for a Swiss COVID certificate on the national application platform for COVID certificates under certain conditions.

• More information on the COVID certificate

I was vaccinated abroad with a vaccine not recognised by the European Medicines Agency, can I obtain a COVID certificate?

No, only people vaccinated with a vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) can obtain a Swiss COVID certificate.

However, there are exceptions: consult the list of exceptions.

How do I know if I can enter Switzerland and under what conditions?

Consult Travelcheck, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH site, if I have the right to enter Switzerland, and if so under what conditions.

Then check that you meet the conditions to enter France.

I register my details using the electronic personal data registration form. All persons entering Switzerland are subject to this obligation.

I am a passenger wishing to rent a car at Genève Aéroport before returning to France, is this possible?

It is possible to rent a car at the airport in the French sector. Only passengers with a valid flight ticket for the current day (+/-1 day) are allowed to transfer between the international and French sectors and vice versa. Otherwise, to access car rental counters in the French sector, you must use the road (car, taxi, etc.), passing through the Ferney-Voltaire customs. Pedestrians and bicycles are not allowed to use the customs road.

I make sure that I meet the conditions to enter France in order to be able to reach France.

I am a passenger arriving at Genève Aéroport, can I exit from the France sector, take the customs road towards France and thus avoid Swiss measures?

Even if you go through the French sector, you will have to go through Swiss formalities on the plane as your destination is Geneva. On arrival, you can then pass through the French sector, take the customs route and reach France. You will need to ensure that you meet the conditions to enter France.

• Consult the thematic FAQs Sector France

I am a passenger making a flight from France to Geneva. Going through the France sector, am I avoiding Swiss measures?

Even if you go through the French sector, you will have to go through Swiss formalities on the plane as your destination is Geneva. You will need to ensure that you meet the conditions to enter France.

• Consult the thematic FAQs Sector France

I am a returning passenger, can I enter Switzerland to join another country?

Consult Travelcheck, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH site, if I have the right to enter Switzerland, and if so under what conditions.

Passengers who only enter Switzerland to transit with the possibility of continuing their journey to another country are exempt from completing the entry and screening form.

People who transit through a Swiss airport and do not leave the airport before continuing their journey are exempt from the obligation to present a negative test and to fill in the entry form.

I am a returning passenger, I would like to rent a car in Geneva before returning to Europe, is this possible?
 
Yes, it is possible to arrive by plane in Geneva, rent a car at the airport before leaving immediately for Europe.
Passengers who enter Switzerland only to cross it with the intention and possibility of continuing their journey to another country are transit passengers. They are exempt from the requirement to take a test and complete the entry form.

Consult Travelcheck, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH site, if I have the right to enter Switzerland, and if so under what conditions.

At least 48 hours before my departure, I check the conditions established by my airline:

• easyJet
• SWISS
• Other airlines

What measures have been taken at Genève Aéroport against the Coronavirus / COVID-19?

At the request of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Genève Aéroport has developed a detailed protection plan to be put in place to guarantee the health and safety of its employees, passengers and visitors. The plan is based on the Federal Council’s epidemiological and health guidelines as well as on aviation-specific recommendations from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) is responsible for ensuring that the relevant rules are correctly applied.
In this case, individual responsibility, hand hygiene, wearing of a mask and respect for social distancing as far as possible remain the watchwords in the light of the evolution of the pandemic.

• Social distancing and wearing a mask
  Since Tuesday 28 July 2020, the wearing of a mask is compulsory at Genève Aéroport. All public areas are concerned (terminal, lifts, shops, restaurants, etc.). Stickers and floor markings indicate the maximum capacities of lifts and specific locations. Buses that carry travellers on the apron also operate with limited capacity during off-peak periods. In order to protect both employees and passengers, the counters are equipped with plexiglass, in particular in the following places: check-in, Visitors Centre, security checks, reception, GVAssistance reception.
• Flow and traffic in the terminal
  Markings on the ground with stickers and posts in the queues are a reminder of social distancing. Arrows on the ground precisely indicate the direction of passenger flow, in order to avoid crossovers as much as possible. Posters and loudspeaker messages remind the public of the health and safety instructions to be observed. Genève Aéroport staff and site partners ensure compliance with health measures.
• Hand hygiene and enhanced cleaning
  Passengers have access to disinfectant dispensers at key points (main terminal entrances, security checks, boarding gates, etc.). In order to avoid any risk of spreading, a professional cleaning service ensures the disinfection of stair handrails, door handles, lift buttons, switches, taps, reception desks, trays for objects at the passage of security and counters.
  Compliance with the measures recommended by the health authorities will largely depend on the individual responsibility of all. Violations of certain measures to combat the epidemic are explicitly listed as offenses and can thus be punished by fines. The fines will vary between 50 and 200 CHF depending on the offense and will make it possible to penalize people who, for example, do not wear a mask in public transport, in stations, at stops as well as in front of and in establishments and facilities accessible to the public. The implementation of the protection plan is also based on an important information system. Inside the airport, FOPH posters, messages and flyers are regularly distributed so that everyone has access to the latest information. The check-in screens display the hygiene and protection measures to be respected. It is up to everyone to consult the GVApp, Twitter or frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the gva.ch website before embarking on a trip, as the situation changes from day to day.

Are passenger traffic and departure flows changed?

In general, passenger traffic and departure flows at Genève Aéroport are unchanged.

Are the shops and restaurants at Genève Aéroport open?

Most of the shops and restaurants are open. In the current context, opening hours can change and are indicated directly at the points of sale.

Do I have to show a COVID certificate at the entrance to restaurants and cafés at Geneva Airport?

Following a decision by the Federal Council, all persons aged 16 and over must present a COVID certificate to enter restaurants and cafés in the landside area from 13 September 2021, including inside the Food Court area. The COVID certificate requirement does not apply to terraces (Food Court Terrace and Panorama Terrace) or to take-away restaurants.
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Can I accompany (or wait for) a relative who has a flight from (or to) Geneva Airport?

Yes, the terminal is open to passengers and accompanying persons.

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The questions and answers listed  below are provided for information purposes only. Given the rapidly evolving situation, Genève Aéroport cannot be held responsible for the incorrect dissemination of information or the delay in updating it. Thank you for your understanding