Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA) is a short five kilometre taxi journey to downtown Geneva. The single concourse abuts the Swiss French border. Both countries have individual entrances. Switzerland and France’s services and facilities are completely separate. Passports need to be shown to go into the other country’s section. Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA) is served by budget carriers, and also regular airlines, flying to places as far apart as Moscow and Toronto. Charter flights increase on a seasonal basis.

In the single passenger terminal, Swiss check-in, departure and arrival areas are in different areas, but are on the same levels as the French ones. There are more than 4000 long and short stay parking spaces at the airport. All of the car parks do not charge for the first 10 minutes. The area surrounding the airport and also central Geneva offer a varied selection of hotels. Many of the world’s renowned hotel chains have establishments in these areas. A free shuttle is provided to some of the hotels.

Standard airport amenities are found on the concourse. The many fine food and beverage establishments have, among them, a brasserie featuring a view of the runway. Other facilities for passenger comfort are travel information points, currency exchange counters and ATMs. Duty free shops have items such as Swiss watches (the airport is in Switzerland) fashion accessories, perfume and chocolate. Several of the world’s best known car hire companies offer car rental at Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA).

The Swiss sector’s arrivals level has desks offering car hire at Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA). Search Internet web sites for cheap car hire at Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA). Remember to return the car rental to the sector it came from otherwise you may get an extra charge. Other options for onward journeys are buses, taxis, private transfer or train. Geneva Airport Switzerland (GVA)’s train station is 300m from Arrivals and Departures. Trains take six minutes to the city centre station.