Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Geneva International Airport Address: 29 Route de Pre-Bois, Cointrin, CH-1215, Geneva 15, Switzerland
Airport Code: GVA
Airport Tel: +41 22 717 7111
Airport Fax: +41 22 798 43 77
Airport Website: http://www.gva.ch - Official Site

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Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Airport Information
(Geneva, Switzerland)



Located just 5 km / 3 miles north-west of the city of Geneva and next to Les Avachets, Le Grand-Saconnex, Prévessin-Moens and Vernier, Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) boasts annual traffic of almost ten million, along with over 150,000 flights. Geneva's airport straddles the border of France and Switzerland, with part of Cointrin being in each country. Therefore, those wishing to explore the entire airport must ensure that they have their passports so that they can pass freely between the Swiss and French sectors.

Almost 50 airlines use Geneva Cointrin Airport, including the country's very own Swiss International Air Lines and also the popular easyJet Switzerland service. The facility features a single terminal with 110 check-in desks and 17 air bridges, and receives many domestic and international flights from around 100 locations all over the world.




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Geneva International Airport (GVA) is well connected to Geneva and the rest of Switzerland and Europe, being just 300 metres / 985 feet from the motorway. There are bus services to the centre of Geneva and many popular French ski resorts (Aero Ski buses), while there is also a courtesy bus to local hotels.

Particularly popular at Geneva Airport is the onsite train station, which is situated next to the terminal and offers more than 140 daily services. Frequent trains travel to the centre of Geneva in just six minutes, where passengers can connect with other European destinations. There are also some direct trains to towns in Switzerland and Italy from the airport station.

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) Information: History and Facilities
With a long and interesting history, Switzerland's important Geneva International Airport was first established around 90 years ago, in 1920. By 1940, the Aeroport International de Geneve (AIG) had constructed its very first concrete-surface runway and a large passenger terminal soon followed in 1949, with an overall capacity of around 300,000 travellers.

However, just two decades later, Geneva's airport terminal had become woefully undersized and major extensions were carried out, greatly increasing the capacity to approximately five million passengers per annum. Other important dates in the history of Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) include 1994 - when the airport gained its complete autonomy, 1997 - when the new railway station opened and 1998 - when the charter terminal was completed. The arrival of the West Wing extension in the year 2000 is also worth a mention.

Amenities at the terminal include a selection of almost 20 cafés, bars and restaurants, with Pret a Manger being especially popular. There are also numerous shopping opportunities and retail outlets at Geneva Airport, including Nuance Group duty-free shops, newsagents, jewellers, and designer and electrical goods shops. The airport's 'Les Galeries de l'Aéroport' comprises around 60 shops, which are open seven days a week and always popular with passengers looking to occupy their time.

Additional facilities include showers and a nursery. There is also dry cleaning, a post office, private lounges, banks and cash machines throughout the terminal. Business travellers arriving at Geneva International Airport (GVA) often find the SkyCom Business Centre extremely useful, where translation and secretarial services are available, and offices and conference rooms can be hired.

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) Information: About Geneva Tourism
Geneva is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland and sited at the confluence of the Rhone River and Lake Geneva. The city is also a pivotal centre for many major worldwide organisations, such as the United Nations, which is based within the Palais des Nations. Therefore, Geneva Airport (GVA) receives a significant number of business visitors as a result, as well as crowds of tourists.

The city is stunningly picturesque, set as it is on a lake and overshadowed by snow-capped mountains. Many of the most historic visitor attractions in Geneva are based around the Old Town district (Vielle Ville). Must-sees include the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain in Lake Geneva, the International Monument to the Reformation within the university campus, and the glorious St. Pierre Cathedral, which is known for date back to the 12th century.

 
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