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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.Getting to the city: Uniresco public buses leave for the city centre every few minutes from the departures and arrivals levels. Passengers can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area at the Arrival level, information is available at the Unireso information counter in the Arrivals hall. A free hotel shuttle transports passengers to major hotels. A Uniresco 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 available outside the Arrivals Hall and cost about Sfr35 to the centre of Geneva. Car rental is also available. It is only about three miles (5km) into town.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. It is only about three miles (5km) into town.Airport Taxis: Taxis can be found outside of the arrival terminal and costs about Sfr35 to the city centre (a bit extra for luggage). The trip is three miles (5km) and commute times vary according to traffic. Taxis are metered and there are around 60 registered taxi ranks in Geneva.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.chSee full guide to Geneva Airport

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) north of Zurich.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).Contacts: Tel: +41 43 816 2211.Getting to the city: Swiss Rail (SBB) provides fast and efficient transport to the city centre. The station is located below Arrivals and trains leave every 10 minutes for Zurich and other destinations; travel time is ten minutes and fares are determined on the type of pass and the number of city zones crossed. The Glattalbahn tram line services other nearby cities and the outskirts of Zurich. Taxis outside of arrivals terminals 1 and 2 cost US$44 for the 20 minute ride to the city centre (Tel: 0848 850 852). Hotel shuttle buses and a variety of public bus services extend across various routes.Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz.Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals 1 and 2. The 15 minute taxi journey to Zurich costs around CHF 50. To book a taxi in advance call  0848 850 852. Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, bars and restaurants, postal services, shops including duty-free, business facilities and a crèche. Facilities for disabled passengers are excellent.Parking: Short and long term parking options are available.Departure Tax: None.Website: www.zurich-airport.comSee full guide to Zurich Airport

Berne Belp Airport (BRN)

Location: The airport is situated six miles (9km) southeast of Berne.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).Contacts: Tel: +41 31 960 2111.Getting to the city: Trains travel regularly between the city and the airport. The white airport buses stop outside the terminal, a single ticket is Sfr15 and the journey to Bern's central train station is 20 minutes. Taxis are also available.Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz.Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, bars and restaurants, tourist information and hotel reservations, duty-free shopping and business facilities. Facilities for disabled passengers are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.Parking: Short and long term parking options are available.Departure Tax: None.See full guide to Berne Belp Airport

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