Flying from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to GVA.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to GVA departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Decide if leaving from IAD is a better fit for your trip.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to GVA can be booked with United Airlines.
On the IAD to GVA route, United Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport, with 73.08% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Geneve Airport, browse these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to GVA flight:
74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When jetting off from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to GVA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Geneve Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights departing from BWI make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Geneve Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Washington DC to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, 217 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Geneve Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 442 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Washington DC to GVA, book your plane ticket ten months before your departure date.
March is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Geneve Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Geneva. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Geneve Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to GVA plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Geneve Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Geneva
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Geneva:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are top attractions which should be on every Geneva itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without visiting Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
