Geneva to New York Flights

Both Geneva and New York are major financial centres, so business travellers frequently fly between the two cities. Tourists fly from Geneva to New York to experience different cultures and to enjoy the city's famed attractions. Ebookers offers low-fare deals on flights from Geneva to New York.

Flying from Geneva

Genève Aeroport is located about 2.5 miles from the centre of Geneva, Switzerland, and over 50 airlines fly back and forth from this major international airport. The airport offers several long-term parking facilities with rates ranging from 27 to 52 CHF per day or 93 to 190 CHF per week. Public transportation options to Genève Aeroport include a train directly from Geneva-Cornavin station in the centre of Geneva, as well as seven city bus lines that make stops throughout the city before arriving at the airport. The fare for a regular bus or train ticket is 2 CHF. The metered fare for a taxi ride from central Geneva to Genève Aeroport is usually between 30 and 35 CHF.

A branch of Starbucks is located in Genève Aeroport, as are several other coffee shops and tea rooms. Airport restaurants range from Burger King to Caviar House and Prunier Seafood Bar. Opportunities for shopping before you board your flight to New York include a duty-free shop as well as boutiques that feature traditional Swiss merchandise such as chocolate, cheese and even watches.

Your New York Experience

Your flight from Geneva will probably land at John F. Kennedy International Airport, although some flights to New York land at Newark Liberty Airport. John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in the New York City borough of Queens, about 15 miles from midtown Manhattan, and Newark Liberty Airport is about the same distance from Manhattan even though it is located in Newark, New Jersey. It is easy to rent a car from car rental services that have facilities at either airport, and taxi service from Newark Liberty Airport to midtown Manhattan costs about $55 whereas the flat rate for a taxi ride from John F. Kennedy International Airport to any destination in Manhattan is $45. It is customary to give cab drivers tips for good service in New York. Public transportation options include shuttle trains from both airports that connect to the famed New York City subway system as well as to its efficient bus system. Both the Kennedy and Newark shuttles are known as the AirTrain. The fare from Kennedy to Penn Station is $13.25, and the train from Newark to the same central Manhattan train and subway station is $12.50.

Temperatures in New York reach highs of 29°C in July and 28°C in August, and in January, temperatures can drop as low as minus 3°C. May and September are particularly pleasant with highs of 21 and 24°C and lows of 11 and 15°C respectively. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, and July is the rainiest month whereas February is the driest.

All five boroughs of New York City are full of exciting sights. The Bronx Zoo is known for its wide range of animal species and its pleasantly landscaped grounds, and Queens and Brooklyn are noted for their international and multi-ethnic flavour that is expressed in local stores and restaurants. A ferry trip to Staten Island gives you great views of the city, and the borough has a waterfront walkway and historical neighbourhoods that tourists enjoy. Manhattan is the centre of commercial and cultural action in New York City, and it is home to the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art, the Broadway theatre district and other famous New York City landmarks and attractions.

Expand Your New York Horizons

New York City is known for its world-class shopping, dining and nightlife. Ebookers offers money-saving deals on rental cars and hotels along with low-fare tickets from Geneva to New York, so you will have more time and money to enjoy yourself in New York when you plan your trip with ebookers.