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Geneva Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation

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22431 flights tracked

54 flights delayed by >3 hours

208 flights cancelled

Geneva Airport is an international airport in the second largest city in Switzerland. It is located 4 km northwest of the centre of the city. By the end of 2018, Geneva Airport had over 17.7 million air travellers. Geneva Airport is the hub for easyJet Switzerland and the base for Swiss International Air Lines.

Address:

Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland

www.gva.ch/en

Arrivals (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline From Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

U21382 easyJet UK

Alicante Airport

EXPECTED 29.10.2024 17:55:00

ACTUAL 29.10.2024 21:56:00

Delayed

U27023 easyJet UK

Malaga Airport

EXPECTED 29.10.2024 08:35:00

ACTUAL 29.10.2024 15:47:00

Delayed

BA2281 BA CityFlyer

London City Airport

EXPECTED 28.10.2024 12:40:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

Departures (flight irregularity)

Flight # Airline To Expected Arrival Actual Arrival

U27024 easyJet UK

Malaga Airport

EXPECTED 29.10.2024 11:45:00

ACTUAL 29.10.2024 19:20:00

Delayed

BA2280 BA CityFlyer

London City Airport

EXPECTED 28.10.2024 14:00:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

LX2813 Swiss International Air Lines

Zürich Airport

EXPECTED 28.10.2024 12:05:00

ACTUAL Cancelled

Cancelled

Geneva Airport connections: MCT

It's important to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It's advisable to look this up before booking a flight. When claiming for compensation for a missed connection, a passenger should know the MCT. Below you can see the MCT in Geneva Airport for connecting flights.

Between domestic flights: 40 min.
Between domestic and international flights: 40 min.
Between international flights: 40 min.

Geneva Airport terminals

Terminals are the sections or totally separate buildings in airports through which passengers can transfer between ground transport and the places for boarding or disembarking from the aircraft. It is crucial to confirm the terminal before getting to the airport when you depart or have a transfer to another flight, as the terminals in bigger airports may be a long distance from each other and travellers usually need more time to get to the correct one. Geneva Airport has 3 Terminals.

Terminal 1 – Main terminal

Terminal 2 – used during winter season

Terminal 3 (Business Aviation Terminal) – private flights

How to get to / from Geneva Airport to city centre

It can be hard when visiting a destination for the very first time to find the most comfortable way to reach the centre of the city. Public transportation isn’t always operating right at the airport and taxis can be expensive. It’s a good idea to check all the transport alternatives ahead of travelling so you can schedule your trip.

Geneva Airport bus

Line 5 (Autobus) and Line 10 (Trolleybus)
Direction: Gare Cornavin railway station
Travel time (approx.): 22 min.

Geneva Airport taxi

Pick up point: outside the Terminals
Travel time (approx.): 15 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 37 EUR

Where to have a rest in Geneva GVA Airport

You may have a prolonged layover between flights, for instance if you have a delayed flight or your next flight departs the following day. In such cases, it is good to note the potential places where you can spend time and have a nice rest between flights.

Geneva Airport lounge

Lounges are places in the airport which provide travellers with services such as food, drinks, relaxation zones, free WIFI and showers, so that passengers can wait in comfort.

Horizon Lounge
Location: Terminal 1
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:30 PM, daily
Dnata Skyview Lounge
Location: Terminal 1
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 08:30 PM, daily

Hotels near Geneva Airport

If your next flight takes off the following morning, or the lounges aren’t suitable, the best choice might be a hotel near the airport. In some cases, hotels are located onsite, however you may need to leave the airport area to get to one nearby. We have selected the most comfortable alternatives for you in case you choose to stay in a hotel between flights.

Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport
Address: Route de Pré-Bois 16, 1215 Genève, Switzerland
Contact: +41 22 939 39 39
Hotel NH Geneva Airport
Address: Avenue de Mategnin 21 1217 Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland
Contact: +41 22 989 90 00
Geneva Hostel
Address: Rue Rothschild 28-30, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
Contact: +41 22 732 62 60

Geneva Airport restaurants

If travelling, it's necessary to have enough food and drink. Whether you want a simple breakfast before an early flight, a relaxing lunch during an extensive layover, or to simply grab something to eat while on board, we have several choices for you to ensure you don’t go hungry during your trip.

EAT WITH JOY
Description: healthy meals
Location: Departures, public area
Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
Martel - Tea Room
Description: tearoom, pastries, snacks & catering
Location: Arrivals, public area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
McDonald's
Description: fast food restaurant
Location: Departures, public area
Moleskine Café
Description: takeaway home-made products
Location: Departures
Opening hours: from 04:30 AM until the last departure
Seven Spices
Description: oriental meals
Location: Departures, public area
Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
Snack Swiss Chalet
Description: salads, sandwiches, and desserts
Location: Arrivals, public area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Geneva Airport shops

If you leave your souvenir shopping to the last minute, or you just have time to spend before your flight, it's worthwhile visiting the airport shops. Our guide below can help you to find the top shopping locations for your requirements.

Aelia
Description: Duty Free
Location: several locations in the airport
Hermes
Description: leather goods, jewellery, accessories
Location: Departures
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
K Kiosk
Description: press, books, snacks, tobacco
Location: Departures
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM, daily
Schweizer Heimatwerk Swiss Craft & Design
Description: items made in Switzerland
Location: Departures
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
Swiss Chocolate Avenue
Description: hand-made Swiss chocolate
Location: Departures
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily

Geneva Airport car rental

Sometimes you have to travel by car, or it may be the most pleasant mode of transportation for your trip. To enable you to pick the best car hire company for your journey, we have provided a list below.

Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 227 178 080
Europcar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Contact: +41 227 178 110
Avis
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 229 290 330
Budget
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 229 290 330
Enterprise
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM, daily

Other Geneva Airport services you might need

Here are some airport facilities that you could also need during your time in the airport.

Pharmacie Principale (Pharmacy)
Location: Departures, public area
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 227 981 572
Bag Wrap
Location: check-in area
Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
Contact: email: geneva@excess-baggage.com
Children’s area
Location: Departures
Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
Contact: +41 227 177 192
Meditation room
Location: Departures
Contact: +41 227 177 576

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MYFLYRIGHT is a legal tech company, specialized in the support of airline passengers affected by flight delays, flight cancellations, denied boarding, delayed or lost luggage and the refund of unused airline tickets. MYFLYRIGHT was founded 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates out of 3 offices, its headquarter in Hamburg and its branches in Prague, Czech Republic and Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Currently, MYFLYRIGHT employs a team of around 25 people working in Marketing, Operations, Legal, Customer Support and IT. The organization operates across 5 markets – Germany, United Kingdom, Romania, Austria, and Switzerland.

MYFLYRIGHT’s goal is to provide access to justice for all aviation passengers who experience irregularities in their flight transportation. Notably, 75% of all compensation requests submitted by passengers get rejected. Whereas, MYFLYRIGHT is able to successfully execute the applicable customer claims in more than 98% of cases at court.