Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Every week, there are seven Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, take the 07:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:10 with SWISS.
Your ALC to GVA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ALC to GVA flights is easyJet. Its services land without delay 70.67% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALC and GVA:
Madrid Airport
Zurich Airport
Nice Airport
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ALC:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Book a hotel near GVA if you have a late Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Geneva in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Alicante Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to GVA in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.