Zurich to Geneva Flights

Travel from Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport is the largest international airport in Switzerland and is the main hub for Swiss International Airlines. The airport is situated 13 kilometres to the north of Zurich's city centre. Flights from Zurich go to 170 destinations across the world, so travellers are never short of places to visit.

The airport can be accessed by road or public transport. Swiss Federal Railways runs services to and from Zurich Airport. In addition, there are 13 local bus services connecting with the airport and a Glattabahn tram service which provides direct connections between the airport and the surrounding area. The airport can be reached by car in around 25 minutes using the main A20 road that links Zurich with Basel and Bern. Drivers then join the A51 which has signposts to the airport.

For those travelling to the airport by car there are three multi-storey car parks and a low-cost parking area which is ideal for those who wish to leave their vehicle for an extended period. The long-stay car park is about 10 minutes from the main airport building whilst the multi-storey car parks are directly connected. For those who wish to drop off passengers, there are short-term parking spaces in front of the departures zone. Individuals using these drop-off points may only stay for a maximum of 15 minutes.

The airport has plenty of facilities for travellers including shops, restaurants, Wi-Fi and facilities for disabled travellers.

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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.