London to Geneva Flights

Flights from London

There are several good options when booking flights from London. With a number of large international airports, London is a major hub for air transport, and is therefore a good starting point for travel to many destinations around the world. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted are all busy departure points, and can all be reached by road or public transport from the city centre. London City and London Luton airports are also departure points for flights from London.

Getting to the airport

When travelling by car, each of the major airports offers extensive parking facilities, often with dedicated bus transfer from the car park to the air terminals. Meanwhile, there are also a number of ways to get to the airports by public transport. London Heathrow, for example, is 15 miles from central London and can be reached in about an hour on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, or in 15 to 30 minutes by express train from Paddington station. London Gatwick, 28 miles outside central London, can be reached by express train from Victoria station in about half an hour. London Stansted is further away, at 40 miles from central London, and is 45 minutes away by train from Liverpool Street station.

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With the number of airports within easy reach of central London, there are good possibilities for different flights from London to Geneva. For a comprehensive search of current offers, check ebookers.com. As well as air travel, ebookers.com lets travellers book car rental and accommodation in just a few clicks.

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.