Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA)
(Aéroport de Genève Cointrin)
International Airport
Le Grand-Saconnex
"free 2 hours public transport ticket at the machine."(11 Tips)
"baggage hall go to the machine by the customs exit that prints"(11 Tips)
"Keep in mind that the airport is very popular, expensive duty free"(13 Tips)"Very clean and organized, free wifi, helpful people"(46 Tips)
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Daniel HoeslDecember 5, 2017Good reachable by train. Small. Good overview. Business lounge is good. Over all above average.
Small airport with few shops. In arrival after collecting your baggage you can have a free transportation ticket for train & bus.
small but functional airport. If you are planning to take the train out of geneva do get your ticket at the machine here to avoid lines at the station.- Fedor MuhosranskiyMarch 9, 2019Not far from the city centre, easy train connection, fast security check,but large crowds of people. Keep in mind that the airport is very popular, expensive duty free
Shara Patricia Ciravolo FesserOctober 11, 2014It is very small sector, if you are traveling with Air France you are departing from here. Do not leave any last thoughts on duty free for this moment. Only one magazine shop with some souvenirs.
Eyad AljardanAugust 23, 2016Walking for long distance! Small shopping area.. But good luxury swiss trademarks
Naoki FerrioApril 13, 2018Free wifi is available once you scanned ur boarding pass @wifi machine (1 is located near departure gate C). Info porte A on departure gate info board means gate info will be available at (time)
SiLiCaTEDecember 12, 2017Small but very effective. The bags arrived unbelievably fast !! I wish it's as fast back home in BKK airport.
Fabian CRJuly 19, 2016For wifi access you need to go get a ticket in the information office with your boardibg pass
GlynMarch 29, 2014You will have a fabulous time here...I love switzerland...their train infratsructure must be one of the best on the world :-)
In the gate side, A side, no more ways to get an honest sandwich with real bread, no meat no cheese.The new bars are the worst in years and the one who stays, stopped selling sandwiches
Jon CrookeFebruary 24, 2014There are some work bays in gate area D (perhaps also elsewhere) with a range of available socket types (Swiss, EU, UK, US)
Christian CaponeJanuary 14, 2013It is possible to overnight but be sure to get into the airport before midnight because after and till 0400 the door will be closed. Electricity plugs are available in front of check-in desk
There is 1 hour free wifi offered by the airport. Really simple use for smartphone and good connectivity! That's make waiting lounge less painful!
ArzuFebruary 7, 2015Lounges are past security on the second floor. Star alliance lounge opens at 5.30. Free wifi.
bizzyantMarch 18, 2013Print out your hotel reservation confirmation and this will allow you to use tpg services into the city. Your hotel then gives you a city ticket for the duration of your stay.
The most inefficient airport ever. Check in prior to arriving since the systems are ancient
S LiaoJanuary 6, 2018Terminal 2 is super far away. Advise to plan more time if your flight is at terminal 2.
ClaudiaAugust 19, 2012Leave your bags at the baggage holding area by train station and explore the city for a few hours if you have a long layover in Geneva.
Clean, close to the city - directly connected via train. Great logistics.
Mikhail BelovJune 17, 2013Ask for Starbucks if you need wifi (arrivals hall). I faced problem to get a code for 30-minutes complimentary Internet access provided by GVA without working network.
If you travel on Sundays & especially afternoon, go early! Big lines at security
Eddy BrosseDecember 15, 2013Found only 1 socket available. Between recycling station and an electric riser. On the left once you're past security checks. Just after the access to Prayer room. Just FYI ;-)
When you get access to free wifi, you have to have a cell phone to get password for login. However, only one Japanese carrier, SoftBank mobile can retrieve the SMS from the wifi authentication server.
Super shuttle bus. Montreux Riviera welcomes you. Have a trip to this wonderfull relaxing jazzy resort!
Pear TickleMay 19, 2013For fellow WIS and watch collectors - fly business on SWISS and check-in via the Priority lane is a breeze; you can keep your watch on!
Loved Payot book store next to Pret-a-Manger. A wide collection of travel guides in different languages, including rare regions (for European people) e.g. African countries
Mark LeeJanuary 28, 2020Fast track security does not yet - January 2020 - have scanners that let you leave liquids in your cabin luggage. None the less fast track security is rapid.
Sean Olson-RoySeptember 7, 2015Small enough to sail right through. Very efficient security screening.
I like this airport because its pretty small and takes you many place in the world. That's pretty cool
ihab el yamanDecember 22, 2014Huge airport. Departure and arrivals are at the same area. Don't follow the signs just ask the security, they will guide you if they speak english.Good luck
Small airport with poor wifi .. If your late and still in the migration don't worry they will call your destination and let you at the beginning of the queue
If you can checkin from the French side. Only a few people do so in contrast to thousands on the Swiss side
Getting through security here was often a nightmare, but they've remodelled the area and increased the number of gates. Much better!
Amani AlNeaimiAugust 2, 2018They don’t have seats so u have to got to food courts 1 floor also the wifi free for minuets then u need to pay ,staff really rude and not enough food after the security bad experience never again
Martin LetkoFebruary 12, 2015Free wifi for 90 minutes and if U are smoker nice place is upstairs for U ;-)
This airport has a Swiss and a French part. The French part is mostly used for connections to Paris.
If you leave to a non-scheme em country, consider 5-15 minutes for passport control. Normally not crowded, but there can be queues!
If you can, don't take the new security check on right. It's longer!
Burcu SaraçJune 26, 2012Duty free prices are higher than other European airports though they claim they are more affordable. Free public eifi for one hour though;)- Many people don't know but the day before your flight, you can buy for a ridiculous low price a security priority pass! Visit the airport's website!
B Gate is certainly not accessible for all. When embarking or disembarking aircraft you are required to carry luggage up or down two flights of stairs.
Omar SamraSeptember 7, 2012You get one hour of free wifi but then you can always renew it so it's pretty much free unlimited access
Alain VogelMay 2, 2013There is a coffee machine stand next to the Montreux jazz café (arrival) for only 2 bucks if you are coffee addicted like me
Marjorie CMay 15, 2013Martel chocolates is in the main terminal but there is also a Sprungli once you pass security check point.
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Geneva International Airport formally known as "Genève-Cointrin".
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- 7.2
"Easy access to Geneva downtown and other Swiss towns."
Majed Alashari 
"Good airport but if you are flying back from skiing I recommend going straight through to security as the queues build to insane levels"
Anand Basu-Attwood- 6.5
"Love this lounge. Great place to fuel up and work before your flight. Wifi is reliable and plenty of places to charge. Food is decent too."
Angela Maguire
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