Travelling from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Beijing's main base, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA).
The average time for a direct Beijing to Geneva Airport flight is 10 hours 45 minutes.
Geneva Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Beijing.
Choose from 4 direct services every week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Geneva Airport (GVA). This is the most popular route, with Air China offering a 2:50am departure from PEK to GVA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to GVA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Go straight to your destination from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA) operate from here.
When departing from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport with Air China.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air China from PEK to GVA.
Air China is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.13% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Beijing to GVA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PEK and GVA include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Beijing Capital International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport. Here's where you can connect between Beijing Daxing International Airport and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Beijing to GVA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 87% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Geneva Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near GVA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Beijing to Geneva Airport flight.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
The centre of Geneva is about 5 kms (3 miles) from Geneva Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Geneva Airport is £217. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £372. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to GVA, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Geneva Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Geneva Airport (GVA). Plan your visit to Geneva in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Beijing to GVA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Geneva Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Geneva Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Geneva visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include CERN, Jets d'eau and The Geneva Water Fountain.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 225 kms (140 miles) northeast of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) northeast of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.