Flights to Geneva
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Geneva is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, 97 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 31 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,795 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 97 km (60 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 31 km (19 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,795 ft, GVA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,411 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Geneva
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva to London | United Kingdom | 747 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Geneva to Berlin | Germany | 877 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Geneva to Madrid | Spain | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Geneva to Algiers | Algeria | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Geneva to Rome | Italy | 699 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Geneva to Paris | France | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Geneva to Hamburg | Germany | 862 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Geneva to Budapest | Hungary | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Geneva to Warsaw | Poland | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Geneva to Vienna | Austria | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Geneva to Barcelona | Spain | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Geneva to Munich | Germany | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Geneva to Milan | Italy | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Geneva to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Geneva to Prague | Czechia | 750 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Geneva to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Geneva to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Geneva to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Geneva to Köln | Germany | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Geneva to Dublin | Ireland | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Geneva to Brussels | Belgium | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Geneva to Naples | Italy | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Geneva to Beijing | China | 8,204 km (5,098 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Geneva to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,917 km (1,191 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Geneva to Tianjin | China | 8,312 km (5,165 mi) | about 11 h 24 min |
| Geneva to Xi’an | China | 8,201 km (5,096 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Geneva to Moscow | Russia | 2,418 km (1,502 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Geneva to Seoul | South Korea | 8,991 km (5,587 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| Geneva to Harbin | China | 8,253 km (5,128 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Geneva to Tokyo | Japan | 9,792 km (6,085 mi) | about 13 h 18 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Geneva?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, LYS, NCY, CMF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GVA from Geneva city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Geneva on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.