Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 8 hours behind Geneva.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from GVA to Vancouver. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from GVA to Vancouver. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you hold a passport from Switzerland, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Geneve Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva, GVA can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Vancouver
P34,719 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Geneve Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts at P36,311. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GVA to Vancouver if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
Public transport will get you there in about 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from GVA to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Vancouver, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from GVA to Vancouver sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Geneve Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Science World.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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