Travelling from Toronto to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Toronto to Geneve Airport (GVA), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Toronto.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Toronto to GVA.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Geneve Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to GVA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Toronto to Geneve Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Geneve Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near GVA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, central Geneva is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Geneve Airport is 241 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 394 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to GVA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Toronto to Geneve Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Geneve Airport (GVA). June is the most popular month to visit Geneva. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
Book a Toronto to GVA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Geneva to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
After booking your flight from Toronto to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Geneva:
CERN and Geneva, Switzerland are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Geneva to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its must-visit sights. 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 favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
