Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Geneva one hour behind Athens.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with SWISS is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
To ensure you catch your ATH to GVA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport, so jetting off to Geneva (and then visiting more of Switzerland!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With 76.62% of services landing as planned, SWISS is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to GVA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ATH and GVA include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
31 € is the lowest price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. A return flight starts from 69 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ATH to GVA, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from ATH to GVA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Athens International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Geneva Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Geneva and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport to the centre of Geneva has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Geneva in March.
Book your flight from Athens International Airport to Geneva Airport for August if you want to visit Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to GVA in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Switzerland, consider Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are highlights.