Flying from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA) leaving from here.
Geneva Airport is located in Geneva. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Washington DC to GVA.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to GVA departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Geneva Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider beginning your travels from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA) plane ticket with departures from here.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to GVA departing from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
United is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to GVA.
The most punctual carrier is United. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneva Airport flights arrive as scheduled 77.36% of the time.
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Geneva Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to GVA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
77% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Choosing a plane ticket from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When flying from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to GVA:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Geneva Airport flight:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 77% of the time.
About Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Geneva Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Geneva Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport to the centre of Geneva is around 5 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Geneva Airport is ج.م. 13,932. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 35,417. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to GVA.
The best month for landing cheap Washington DC to Geneva Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Washington DC to GVA.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Geneva. March is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Geneva Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to GVA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Geneva Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Geneva right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Geneva Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Geneva when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at CERN followed by Jets d'eau and The Geneva Water Fountain.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres northeast of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres northeast of Geneva. No trip is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
