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Geneva International Airport Guide (GVA)

Airport info
Code: GVA
Address:
PO Box 100, CH-1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
Location:

The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) northwest of Geneva city centre.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +41
Telephone:
022 717 7111.
Timezone: GMT +1:00
Geneva International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Geneva International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Geneva Airport is currently working on renovations to its access road and car parks, work that is scheduled for completion in 2014.

Information: 

Information desks (tel: 022 717 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.

Email address: 
nfo@gva.ch
Website: 
www.gva.ch/en
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.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

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 (tel: 0900 022 021; www.unireso.com), and there are also direct trains to destinations throughout Switzerland and Europe (tel: 0900 300 300; www.sbb.ch).

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and mobile telephone hire are all available. Wireless Internet access is available in all public areas, and there is an Internet café in the railway station.

Food: 

There is a range of bars, cafés and restaurants.

Shopping: 

Shopping includes duty-free, and goods available include watches, fashion, food and luxury items.

Luggage: 

A porter service (tel: (079) 290 2023) is available. There is a lost property office on the public concourse (tel: +33 450 406 905, French sector, or (022) 427 9222 in the Swiss sector) and at the railway station (tel: 0900 300 300). Left-luggage facilities and lockers are available at the railway station.

Other: 

There are pharmacies, showers, a medical centre and a nursery.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

A small business centre, offering copying and Internet facilities, is available in Arrivals. Meetings facilities are offered at the NH Geneva Airport Hotel (tel: 022 989 9000; www.nh-hotels.com), and the Mövenpick Hotel and Casino (tel: 022 717 1111; www.moevenpick-hotels.com).

Disabled facilities: 

The public areas and car park are fully accessible for wheelchairs. Assistance is available for passengers with disabilities. Passengers should request any special assistance when booking their ticket.

Car parking: 

There are 265 short-term and around 4,700 long-term parking spaces, plus an additional 220 parking spaces in a dedicated French-sector car park, all with direct access to the airport. An economy car park is also available for long-term parking. For further information, call the Centre de Contrôle des Parkings (tel: 022 717 7099).

Car rental: 

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt have desks in Arrivals in the Swiss sector of the airport, while in the French sector, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt are represented.

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels near Geneva International Airport. Many of these hotels operate shuttle sercies to/from the airport. Hotel reservations can be made via Geneva Tourism and AMDACO, in the Arrivals area.

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza is located near Geneva Airport. A free shuttle bus runs between the airport and the hotel. The hotel has two restaurants, extensive business services and a health club. There are a numerous sports facilities nearby.

Telephone: 022 747 0202.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Express by Holiday Inn

Express by Holiday Inn is located near Geneva airport and is linked via a free shuttle bus. There is a bar at the hotel.

Telephone: 022 939 3939.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
InterContinental Geneva

InterContinental Geneva is located near Geneva Airport. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and spa and provides extensive business and conference facilities.

Telephone: 022 919 3939.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Mövenpick Hotel and Casino

Mövenpick Hotel and Casino is located near Geneva Airport. A free shuttle bus runs between the airport and the hotel. The hotel has a gym and a range of dining options.

Telephone: 022 717 1111.
Website:
www.moevenpick-hotels.com
NH Geneva Airport Hotel

NH Geneva Airport Hotel is a short walk from Geneva Airport. A shuttle bus operates between the airport and the hotel, and facilities include a restaurant, bar and fitness centre.

Telephone: 022 989 9000.
Website:
www.nh-hotels.com
Ramada Encore Geneva

Ramada Encore Geneva is a 10-minute drive from Geneva Airport and is linked via a free shuttle bus. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a 1000-person capacity events centre.

Telephone: 022 710 3000.
Website:
www.ramadaworldwide.com

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