Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your PHL to GVA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHL and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport flight is 213 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 494 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHL to GVA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PHL to GVA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Geneva. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to GVA in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without visiting Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.