Geneva Airport Transfer and City Guides

Geneva city hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world - it's a dynamic and global city and a worldwide center of diplomacy and finances.
It's the nearby Alps that we love though. It makes Geneva a great destination for winter sports enthusiasts - jump on a quick Geneva airport ski transfer and you could soon be in the Alps, where the skiing opportunites are endless. This makes Geneva airport the perfect place to begin a memorable ski holiday.

Here you will find all the need to know information about Geneva airport transfers to your ski resort.

Airport Location

Geneva Airport is located just 5km northwest from the city center, meaning it's easy to spend a bit of time visiting the city itself.

Locations for Geneva Ski Transfer

The typical locations for Geneva transfers tend to encompass ski resorts such as La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Chamonix and Les Gets. Transfer times range from between an hour to 90 minutes, making these the more easily accessible resorts.

Geneva Airport Transfers With The Shortest Transfer Times

Geneva Airport is one of top rated airports in Europe - on average a plane lands and departs every minute. During winter season it is very popular amongst ski visitors travelling to different resorts in Alps. We provide ski lifts for a whole host of popular ski resorts such as Geneva to Chamonix in France. Below you will find the resorts with the shortest transfer time to Geneva airport. These transfer times are approximate only. as weather and traffic conditions can significantly impact transfer times.

What Are The Closest Ski Transfers From Geneva Airport?

Avoriaz (France) - 104 km/ 2 hours
Chamonix (France) - 85 km/ 1 hour
Champery (Switzerland) - 135 km/ 2 hours 10 minutes
Courchevel (France) - 145 km/ 2 hours 30 minutes
Courmayeur (Italy) - 120 km/ 1 hour 55 minutes
Flaine (France) - 92 km/ 1 hour 35 minutes
La Clusaz (France) - 71 km/ 1 hour 15 minutes
L’Alpe d’Huez (France) - 213 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes
Le Grand-Bornand (France) - 68 km/ 1 hour 10 minutes
Les Arcs (France) - 215 km/ 2 hours 55 minutes
Les Carroz (France) - 78 km/ 1 hour 10 minutes
Les Deux Alpes (France) - 218 km/ 3 hours 5 minutes
Les Gets (France) - 85 km/ 1 hour 30 minutes
La Plagne (France) - 210 km/ 2 hours 45 minutes
La Thuile (Italy) - 134 km/ 2 hours 10 minutes
Megeve (France) - 85 km/ 1 hour 25 minutes
Morillon (France) - 82 km/ 1 hour 25 minutes
Morzine (France) - 92 km/ 1 hour 40 minutes
Nendaz (Switzerland) - 165 km/ 2 hours 15 minutes
Val D’ Isere (France) - 225 km/ 3 hours 10 minutes
Val Thorens 3 Valleys (France) - 205 km/ 2 hours 50 minutes
Verbier (Switzerland) - 160 km/ 2 hours 10 minutes
Villars (Switzerland) - 122 km/ 1 hour 40 minutes

Geneva Airport Public Transport Links

Being so close to the city center, it is easy to reach Geneva Airport by train, bus or taxi. For the most convenient travel to your ski resort, we suggest to use private transfer services, because you may have to have several changes if you choose public transportation.

Airlines Flying to Geneva

Here is a list of the most common airlines flying into Geneva Airport:

Aeroflot
Air Baltic
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air China
Alitalia
British Airways
Alitalia
British Airways
EasyJet
Egypt Air
Emirates
Etihad
Eurowings
Finnair
KLM
Kuwait Airways
LOT
Lufthansa
Norwegian
Qatar Airways
SAS
Saudia
Swiss International Air Lines
Turkish Airlines
Ukraine International Airlines
United Airlines
Wizz Air

Alternative Airports Nearby

Whether you are struggling to find the flight you need or need a diversion, it is always helpful to know the closest airports. Here are some nearby alternatives:

Chambery Airport – 103km / 1hour 40minutes
Grenoble Isere Airport – 171km / 2hour 10minutes
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport - 165 km/ 1hours 50 minutes
Bern Airport - 175 km/ 2 hours

Cost of Flying with your Skis to Geneva Airport

There is no extra cost to transport skis when booking one of our transfers from Geneva airport. However, you should be aware of the costs airlines may apply to your ticket for travelling with your skis. We have looked at the small print for the airline providers flying to Geneva. Here’s what it will cost to fly with your skis:

Aeroflot - € 40 per flight
AirBaltic - € 35 per flight
Air Berlin - € 20 per flight
Air Canada - no extra charge
Air China - € 100 per flight
Alitalia - € 30 per flight
British Airways - € 45 per flight
EasyJet - € 40 per flight
Egypt Air - € 100 per flight
Emirates - € 30 per flight
Etihad - € 200 per flight
Eurowings - € 50 per flight
Finnair - € 30 per flight
KLM - € 25 per flight
Kuwait Airways - € 150 per flight
LOT - € 40 per flight
Lufthansa - € 50 per flight
Norwegian Air - € 25 per flight
Qatar Airways - € 200 per flight
SAS - € 35 per flight
Saudia - € 90 per flight
Swiss International Air Lines - € 50 per flight
Turkish Airlines - € 25 per flight
Ukraine International Airlines - € 40 per flight
United Airlines - € 30 per flight
Wizz Air - € 30 per flight

*All the baggage prices are approximate. It may change depending on departure/arrival point and other factors - we recommend you get acquainted with the airlines official info - in some cases skis can be carried as checked baggage within the free baggage allowance.

Important info about Geneva Airport

If you are a traveller flying into the airport, here are some vital links and useful info you may need:

Geneva Airport VIP Services
Geneva Airport Real Time Departures
Geneva Tourism Official Website
Geneva Airport Official Homepage

Cost of Transfers from Geneva Airport

Our main goal is to provide excellent ski transfers in the Alps region. To guarantee you the best service possible, we work with a dynamic pricing structure. Our transfer pricing system depends on several circumstances and aspects, we don’t have fixed rates.

The well-being of our clients is our top priority and here are the factors what we consider when putting together the most relevant and reliable offer for your:

Location of the airport you chose and resort you wish to travel to
The number of travellers in your group
The day and time of travel (be sure to choose midweek for a discount!)
Any special additional discounts we can offer for you

If you are travelling off-peak and off-season you will grab yourself significant savings on your transfer - the prices for midweek and weekend may differ by as much as 60%.

Factors determining your final cost include demand and vehicle availability, transfer schedule, vehicle utilisation and more, for example, road tolls or parking when quoting your transfer. Find out more about our transfer prices here.

Take a lift from Geneva Airport with Alps2Alps

We often have special offers and cut-rate services for clients (especiall on midweek transfers), but be sure - we never make any cuts to quality, reliablility and safety. All our drivers are English speaking and professional and will transport you from Geneva Airport to your desired ski resort in the best way possible. We pride ourselves on our exceptional reliability and punctuality.

Our fleet of cars consist of all modern vehicles and models include Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro and Mercedes E Class vehicles. All of our vehicles are fully equipped for winter conditions and comply with local authority regulation.

If you are traveling to Geneva and in need of a reliable cost effective airport transfer then look no further - Find out more about prices and availability and book your transfer from Geneva Airport here!