Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
You can choose from five weekly Faro Airport to Geneve Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 19:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FAO to GVA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with SWISS. This popular airline has direct flights from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and GVA:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Rs9,104 is the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Geneve Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs20,923. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FAO to GVA.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from FAO to GVA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, data shows 76.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you have an early flight from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Geneva in November.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to go to Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FAO to GVA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Start your sightseeing at Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.