Travelling from Seattle to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Geneve Airport (GVA) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Geneva is eight hours ahead of Seattle. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to GVA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Seattle to GVA with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between SEA and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Geneve Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to GVA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Geneve Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near GVA and hit the pillow fast:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Geneva and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Geneve Airport flight.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Central Geneva is around 10 kilometres from Geneve Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Geneve Airport is ج.م. 13,074. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 20,716. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to GVA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Seattle to Geneve Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Seattle to GVA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle to Geneve Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Geneve Airport (GVA)
November is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Geneve Airport (GVA), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Geneva based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Seattle to GVA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Geneva right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Geneve Airport:
Your trip to Geneva wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without visiting Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
