Our Review of Geneva Airport (GVA)

Our Review of Geneva Airport (GVA)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide,our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Geneva Airport (GVA)

Pros of Geneva Airport

• Location: Geneva Airport is just 4 km from the city center, making it highly accessible.
• European Connectivity: The airport offers numerous routes to major European cities, plus long-haul destinations in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.
• Retail and Dining: Geneva Airport is known for its excellent selection of shops and restaurants, providing a high-quality retail and culinary experience.
• Efficient Public Transport Links: The airport is well-connected to the city and surrounding regions by train and bus, making public transportation a convenient option.
• International Hub: As a major international gateway, Geneva Airport facilitates easy transfers for both business and leisure travelers.
• Cleanliness and Organization: The airport is generally praised for its cleanliness, modern facilities, and efficient security procedures.

Cons of Geneva Airport

• Confusing Information: The presence of a French sector and bilingual signage can make navigation and information at the airport confusing for some travelers.
• Expensive Private Transport: Using taxis or private transfers from the airport can be costly compared to other European airports.
• Single Runway: Despite being one of Europe’s longest, the single runway can lead to congestion and delays during peak times.
• Crowded During Peak Hours: The airport can become very busy and crowded, especially during holidays and major events.
• Limited Seating and Waiting Areas: At times, there may not be enough seating or comfortable waiting areas for all passengers.
• High Prices for Food and Shopping: While the retail and dining options are excellent, prices at the airport are generally higher than in the city.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

- There are two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Main terminal is T1, recently renovated. Terminal 2 is smaller and operates seasonally. Both terminals are located between a short walk.

- Transport to and from Geneva: Geneva Airport is one of the best connected airports that you can find. Public transportation to Geneva by train, bus and also private trnasfers or taxis. But also trnasportation to many cities and areas around.

- Check-in Areas: Check-in areas in Geneva Airport are located inside the main buildings at the terminals.

Terminal 1: The check-in area is located on level C.
Terminal 2 check-in is located just entenring the building. Keep in mind that is a small terminal and only seasonally used.

- You can choose your preferred lounge from the 7 different options located throughout the airport. Expect to find food, refreshments, and a nice seating area while waiting for your flight.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Annual Passengers Evolution

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Geneva Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Geneva Airport (last month)