Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to GVA start at 07:05 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 21:20 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of 66 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FRA to GVA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Geneva, Switzerland. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Dolomiti on this route.
With 67.17% of its services arriving as scheduled, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to GVA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FRA and GVA include:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport flight is £89. A return ticket is currently £128. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FRA to GVA, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near FRA? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Geneve Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Geneva and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to central Geneva has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Geneva in November.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to explore Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to GVA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've seen Geneva. Around 140 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 120 miles north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without dropping by Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.