Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)
Location: The airport is situated three miles (5km) north of Geneva.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).
Contacts: Tel: +41 22 717 7111.
Transfer to the city: Public buses leave for the centre every few minutes from the
departures and arrivals levels. A free hotel shuttle transports
passengers to major hotels. A train leaves for Cornavin RR Station
in the city centre every 10 minutes, from where connections can be
made to destinations throughout Europe. Taxis are also available
outside Arrivals and cost between Sfr30 and 35 to the centre of
Geneva.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar,
Hertz and National. Travellers should ensure they hire their
car on the French side of the border if they are going to France,
and vice-versa.
Facilities: Luggage lockers can be found in the Train Station Mall and on
the arrivals level. A Skycom Airport Business Centre and Business
Corner offer a range of business facilities. Other amenities
include banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars and restaurants,
tourist information, a hotel reservation desk, post office and
shops, including duty-free. Facilities for disabled passengers are
good; those with special needs should contact their airline in
advance.
Parking: Long and short-term parking, and valet parking is available.
Eurocard, American Express or Visa cards can be used to pay for
parking in parking lots.
Departure tax: None.
Website:www.gva.ch
