Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Choose from 560 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to GVA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Geneva (and then other destinations in Switzerland) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LGW to GVA flights is British Airways.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and GVA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
At the moment, 38 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 69 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to GVA.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to GVA.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Geneve Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and see more of Geneva and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to central Geneva has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Geneva. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are among the biggest draws.