Travelling from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is six hours ahead of Rochester and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ROC to GVA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ROC and GVA:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Right now, $645 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,060. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ROC to GVA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport.
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Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rochester Airport, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Rochester Airport from central Rochester, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ROC:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GVA if you're on a late Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the 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 lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneva Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Geneva. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Geneva based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Rochester Airport to Geneva Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ROC to GVA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.