Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva nine hours ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PDX to GVA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PDX and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Geneva Airport flight is £217. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £587. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to GVA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to GVA.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination on time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GVA if you have a late Portland Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Geneva Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Geneva in March.
When booking your flight from Portland Airport to Geneva Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to GVA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Basel, about 193 kms (120 miles) north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are among its highlights.