Flying from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Luxembourg.
Flights from LUX to GVA start at 06:35 — the first with Luxair. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Luxair. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport flights.
Your LUX to GVA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a snap with Luxair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Luxair on this route.
Luxair ranks as the top on-time carrier for LUX to GVA flights, with 81.44% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LUX and GVA include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Of all flights departing from Luxembourg Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Central Luxembourg to Luxembourg Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LUX:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Consider booking a hotel near GVA if you're taking a late Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Geneva Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Geneva and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Geneva. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Geneva Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LUX to GVA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.