Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva three hours behind Dubai.
You can choose from 20 weekly Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight available. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 14:40.
To ensure you catch your DXB to GVA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Geneva (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering DXB to GVA flights is Emirates. Its services land as planned 68.85% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and GVA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
145 € is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start at 315 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to GVA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near GVA:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Geneva in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to GVA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.