Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Geneva is one hour ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 54 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LIS to GVA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Geneva, Switzerland. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
Among carriers operating LIS to GVA flights, SWISS has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LIS and GVA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport flight is £28. A round-trip fare is currently £61. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to GVA by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that leave from Lisbon Portela Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is roughly 6 miles from the centre of Geneva. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Geneva in November.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel around 140 miles north-east to Zurich to check off its popular sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Basel is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 120 miles north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without dropping by Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
