Gothenburg to Geneva Flights

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport

Gothenburg, Sweden is serviced by two main airports—Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport and Gothenburg City Airport. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is bigger and is more commonly used by international travellers. It serves more than five million people each year and hosts major airlines, such as Air Berlin, British Airways, and Air France. Named for the town of Landvetter, the airport is twelve miles from Gothenburg city and is the country's second largest airport. Count on ebookers to find the best deals on affordable flights from Gothenburg.

Airport Parking in Gothenburg

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport has 7,300 parking spots available for long- and short-term parking. Travellers can save money by using the outdoor long-term lots or using the long-term parking near the passenger terminal, which has weekly rates. The terminal is a seven-minute walk from the cheaper outdoor parking lot. Short-term parking is ideal for people needing to leave their vehicles for less than seven days. Reserved spots are available through the airport for frequent travellers.

Ground Transportation in Gothenburg

Visitors to the Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport have several inexpensive options for getting to and from the airport. The Swebus and Flygbussarna make the trip from Gothenburg to the airport in about twenty minutes. It takes an additional ten minutes to get to the Gothenburg Central station. The Swebus also provides service to the nearby city of Boras. The drive takes twenty-five minutes. The number 615 and 616 buses operated by Västtrafik, travel to the airport every fifteen minutes. You may also take an airport coach, which travel daily between the airport and downtown and take about twenty minutes.

Restaurants at Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport

There are five restaurants in the Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport terminal, which are perfect for relaxation before a flight. Inside the transfer area, travellers in Gothenburg can find another restaurant and additional cafes to get a quick bite and a cup of coffee.

Flying into Geneva International Airport

Geneva's main airport is located on the Swiss-French border, about three miles north-west of the centre of the city. Because it is located on the border, travellers going to both countries fly into this airport. Geneva International Airport is a hub for Darwin Airline and the discount airline easyJet Switzerland, and it is a focus city for Swiss International Air Lines, so there are plenty of flights into the airport from major international destinations. To find the cheapest airfares, use ebookers to compare flights on all of the carriers that fly from your destination.

Airport Transportation Options

You can get from the airport by taxi, bus, or rail. A taxi to the centre of the city will cost about CHF 30. The number 10 and number 5 buses run from the airport to the city centre every fifteen minutes from 6 a.m. To 11 p.m. Train service is also available from the airport train station. Both buses and trains cost about CHF 3. You can obtain a free transport ticket, valid for eighty minutes, to the city centre from the Geneva transport kiosk in the arrival terminal. If you prefer to rent a car, use ebookers to find discounted rates.

Typical Weather in Geneva

Geneva enjoys mild temperatures. In the summer months from June through August, expect temperatures to range from about 11°C to 25°C. In January, the coldest month, temperatures can fall to -1.9°C. Temperatures in the spring and fall fluctuate from 5°C to 15°C. The mild weather means there is never a bad time to visit Geneva.

Geneva City Highlights

Geneva is an important international city and boasts eighty-two sites that are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This cultural mecca offers plenty of things to do for the entire family. Add a visit to the Jet d'Eau fountain to your itinerary to see a truly impressive water plume, and spend a few hours walking through Old Town and the Quartier des Grottes. If you venture just over the French border, you can take the Saleve cable car up the mountain for views of Mt. Blanc and the Lake Geneva area. Let ebookers help you find affordable accommodation in the Geneva area and discounts on tickets to the area's most popular attractions.