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Geneve-Cointrin Airport in Geneva, Switzerland, Airport Code
GVA
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Information
Introduction
Geneva Airport (GVA) is one of Europe's busiest airports with an annual traffic of eight million passengers via over 30 airlines.
Geneva Cointrin International Airport is located just three miles (five kms) north of Geneva, with convenient transport links by road and rail. Trains to Geneva's Cornavin central station take just eight minutes.
As well as being a principal international arrivals point for tourists to Switzerland and the Alps, Geneva has an important business and conference industry, and Geneva Airport offers high-quality business amenities along with a choice of restaurants, bars, shops and family services.
Geneva World Airport Guide provides you with access to a complete selection of Geneva airport hotels. Utilize the discounts offered directly from the hotel, with the assurance of secure booking. Extra services include airport car rental, airport car parking and flights to and from Geneva airport.
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Terminal Information
The Terminal
Geneva International Airport (GVA) has a single terminal complex with two sectors categorised as the Swiss and French sectors. This terminal complex provides a large selection of services and facilities for the air traveller arriving in Geneva . Restaurants, bars and cafes, gift and souvenir shops, information counters, medical room, nursery, lounges, hotel reservations, shower rooms, travel agents, business services, wireless Internet access and porter services are among the many conveniences available for passengers passing through the terminal of Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Skycom, the onsite Business Centre at Geneva International Airport (GVA) provides a variety of essential services for the business traveller. These include meeting space, computer rental, Internet access, fax and telephone services, courier etc. This Business Centre is located in the Transit Area of the airport terminal.
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Airline Information
Airlines
Geneva International Airport (GVA) is served by 70 airlines, providing direct, connecting and non-stop flights to various worldwide destinations.
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Afriqiyah
Air Algerie
Air Baltic
Air Canada
Air Dolomiti
Air Europa
Air France
Air India
Air Madagascar
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Air Tahiti Nui
Alitalia
ANA
American Airlines
Atlas Blue
Austrian Airlines
bmibaby
British Airways
Continental Airlines
Cyprus Airways
Darwin Airline
Delta Airlines
EasyJet
Egypt Air
El Al
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
European Air Express (EAE)
Finnair
Flybaboo
Flybe
Flyglobalspan
Iberia
Iran Air
Japanese Airlines (JAL)
Jet Aviation
Jet2
KLM
Kuwait Airways
Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Luxair
Maersk Air
Malaysia Airlines
Malev
Middle East Airlines (MEA)
Olympic Airlines
Private Air
Qantas
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Jordanian Airlines
SAS
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Singapore Airlines
SN Brussels Airlines
Speedwings
Swift Copters
Swiss Airlines
TAG Aviation
TAP Portugal
Thai Airways
Tunisair
Turk Hava Yollari
Twin Jet
United Airlines
Varig
Virgin Express
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Car Rental
Car Rental
The two sectors of the Geneva International Airport (GVA) provide separate car rental offices. Rental car companies at the Swiss sector include Alamo , Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Holiday Auto and Sixt, while the French sector is served by Avis France, Citer France, Europcar France and Hertz France. Special discounted rates are offered by the Hertz company.
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Car Parking
Car Parking
The Geneva International Airport (GVA) offers short and long-term parking facilities with direct access to the airport. The airport also offers an economy car park that is available for long-term parking, eight minutes' walk away from the terminal. There is a dedicated car park for the French sector as well.
Short-term Parking
P2 Arrival and P3 Departures offers open air car parking for quick passenger drop-off and luggage loading. These provide free parking for ten minutes. For parking cars for up to one hour, travellers should use the P1 parking lot, which provides underground, covered parking.
Long-term Parking
The P1 parking lot offers 2400 long-term parking spaces as underground, covered parking. The P51 lot provides 1700 spaces with 1400 of these spaces offered as covered parking. The French sector of the terminal provides long-term parking in lot P20. There is also a long-term parking lot located above the CFF railway station.
Valet Parking
Europcar, operating from the terminal curb-side of Geneva International Airport (GVA), provides valet parking service for the travellers.
Ground transportation to and from Geneva International Airport (GVA) is provided by trains and bus / coach services of the city.
Trains
The Geneva Railway Station is only 300 metres away from the Departures and Arrivals floors of the Geneva International Airport (GVA). All trains leaving the Geneva Railway Station stop at central Geneva-Cornavin. There are also direct trains to destinations throughout Switzerland and Europe from the Geneva Railway Station.
Bus and Coach Services
The Geneva Public Transport (TPG) has bus stops located just outside the Departures and Arrivals area of the Geneva International Airport (GVA). Bus services from the French sector connect to regional French towns.
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Airport Security
Missing baggage :
The relevant travel agent and airlines should be informed about missing baggage and other property.
Help for stranded travellers :
The general and tourist information counters are located both Arrivals and Departures areas of the Swiss and French sectors.
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Extra Facilities
Geneve-Cointrin Airport Geneva Maps and Directions
Geneva International Airport Map
Geneva Area Map
Driving Directions
The Geneva International Airport (GVA) is located 5km (3 miles) north of Geneva . The main Swiss section of the Geneva International Airport (GVA) is accessible from the N1 Airport motorway by paying the vignette motorway tax. Take the A40 auto route (motorway) from France to the border and then the N1 Airport motorway. Drive direct to the French sector via Ferney-Voltaire, near Collonges on the D-984. This will make you avoid Swiss territory entirely. Follow the signs for Geneva at Ferney-Voltaire and, just before you reach the Swiss customs, take the road on the right to the French Sector of the Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Longitude:61° 19' 0" W Latitude:15° 15' 0" N
ADDRESS Geneva International Airport,
PO Box 100,
CH-1215 Geneva 15,
Switzerland
Number of Terminals: 1 (with Swiss and French sectors)
Telephone: (0)22 717 7111
Fax: (0)22 798 4377
E-mail: info@gva.ch
Website: www.gva.ch/en
Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 5km (3 miles) north of Geneva
Country code:41
DRIVING DIRECTIONS The main Swiss sector of the airport is accessible from the N1 airport motorway. From France, take the A40 (motorway) to the border and then the N1. In order to avoid Swiss territory entirely, drive direct to the French sector via Ferney-Voltaire, near Collonges on the D-984; at Ferney-Voltaire, follow the signs for Geneva and, just before Swiss customs, take the road on the right to the airport French sector.
CAR PARKING There are short- and long-term parking facilities with direct access to the airport. An economy car park is also available for long-term parking. There is a dedicated car park for the French sector. For further information, call the Centre de Contrôle des Parkings (tel: (0)22 717 7099).
CAR HIRE Companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Holiday Auto, National/Alamo and Sixt in the Swiss sector, and Avis, National/Citer, Europcar and Hertz in the French sector.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Rail: Geneva railway station is 300m (328 yards) from the Departures and Arrivals floors; all trains stop at central Geneva-Cornavin, in the city centre, and there are also direct trains to destinations throughout Switzerland and Europe. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport, departing from outside Arrivals. Ambassador (tel: (0)22 731 4141) also offers a limousine service. Bus: Buses stop outside Departures and Arrivals. Bus no.10 runs to central Geneva, and bus no.18 to the UN. Bus services from the French sector connect to regional French towns and various international routes to destinations in Spain, Portugal and Eastern Europe. AeroSki Bus provides services from the airport to many of the French ski stations.
INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS Information desks (tel: (0)22 717 7105) are located on the Arrivals level and in the transit area. The French sector has independent services. There are various tourist information offices for both Swiss and French regions, located in the Arrivals areas of each sector.
AIRPORT FACILITIES Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and mobile telephone hire are all available. Eating and drinking: There is a range of bars, cafés and restaurants. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. Luggage: A porter service is available. There is a lost property office on the public concourse and at the train station. Left-luggage facilities and lockers are available at the train station. Other facilities: There are pharmacies, showers, a medical centre and a nursery.
CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES SkyCom business centre (tel: (0)22 717 7800) offers eight private offices with PC, fax and modem, 11 conference rooms (seating from four to 120 people), secretarial and translation services and a catering service. There is also a business corner offering basic photocopying, fax and telephone facilities.
DISABLED FACILITIES The public areas and car park are fully accessible for wheelchairs. Assistance is available for passengers with disabilities (tel: (0)22 799 3346). Passengers should request any special assistance when booking their ticket.
AIRPORT HOTELS The Movenpick Airport Hotel (tel: (0)22 717 1603) is a short walk from the airport; alternatively, a shuttle bus departs for the hotel from outside Arrivals. Hotels located near the airport with a free shuttle bus service include the Chavannes-de-Bogis (tel: (0)22 960 8181), Crowne Plaza (tel: (0)22 747 0202), Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)22 939 3939), NH Tulip Inn (tel: (0)22 989 9506) and Ramada Park Hotel (tel: (0)22 710 3000) in Switzerland, and the Holiday Inn Thoiry (tel: (0)4 5099 1999) and Novotel (tel: 33 (0)4 5040 8523) in the French sector. Hotel reservations can be made via Geneva Tourism and AMDACO, in the Arrivals area.
