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  • Is the French sector considered to be on French territory?

    Yes, from a customs point of view (e.g. control of identity papers or goods).

    No, from a sanitary point of view (e.g. in the context of Covid-19).

  • Je suis un passager arrivant à Genève Aéroport, puis-je sortir du côté du secteur France, emprunter la route douanière en direction de la France et ainsi éviter les mesures suisses?

    • Consulter les FAQ thématique COVID-19

  • Je suis un passager réalisant un vol depuis la France vers Genève. En passant par le secteur France, est-ce que j’évite les mesures suisses?

    • Consulter les FAQ thématique COVID-19

  • How does one get to the French sector by road?

    To reach the French sector of the airport by road, take the customs road on the French side, at the Ferney-Voltaire customs post and follow the signs "Aéroport secteur France”.

    • GPS coordinates: use City = FERNEY VOLTAIRE, Street = Route douanière.

  • Can I check baggage in the French sector?

    Only direct flights to France can and must be checked in the French sector of Genève Aéroport.

    Attention: Only passengers in possession of a boarding card valid the same day are allowed to access the French sector.

  • Is it possible to exit directly from the French side when arriving on a French flight without passing through Swiss territory?

    Yes you can exit directly in France if your are coming from a French airport.

  • Is it possible to exit directly from the French side
    when arriving on an international flight without passing
    through Swiss territory?

    No, you must pass through Swiss territory from an international flight.

  • How do I get to the French sector when I arrive on an international flight and rent a car in the French sector?

    Follow the same route as the other passengers, collect your luggage, and once you are in the Arrivals hall, after going through customs, go up one floor to the Check-in level.

    Follow the “destination France” signs to reach the French sector (to the right of the terminal, near the Air France ticket counters).

    Warning: Following security measures imposed by the Swiss and French authorities, Genève Aéroport informs you that ONLY passengers in possession of an air ticket valid for day D +/-1 are authorised to pass between the international sector and the France sector, and vice versa.

    Therefore, car rental agencies’ clients that do not meet this condition must imperatively move from one sector to another by road (car, taxi, etc.), by passing through the Ferney-Voltaire customs. Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed to use this road.

    Genève Aéroport thanks you for your understanding.

  • Am I allowed to hire a French car when I arrive on an international flight and am going to France/Switzerland?

    Yes, you are allowed to rent a French car regardless of your flight.

    To reach the French sector when you arrive: follow the same route as the other passengers, collect your baggage and then, once you are in the Arrivals hall, after going through customs, go up one floor to the Check-in level. Follow the “destination France" signs to reach the French sector (to the right of the terminal near the Air France ticket counters).

    Warning: Following security measures imposed by the Swiss and French authorities, Genève Aéroport informs you that ONLY passengers in possession of an air ticket valid for day D +/-1 are authorised to pass between the international sector and the France sector.

    Therefore, car rental agencies’ clients that do not meet this condition must imperatively move from one sector to another by road (car, taxi, etc.), by passing through the Ferney-Voltaire customs. Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed to use this road.

    Genève Aéroport thanks you for your understanding.

  • Can I rent or deposit a rental car in the France sector without being a passenger at Genève Aéroport / without being in possession of an air ticket?

    Yes, it is possible to rent or deposit a rental car in the France sector without being a passenger at Genève Aéroport. Access to the France Sector is only possible via the customs route from the Ferney-Voltaire customs.

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