Geneva International Airport
LSGG, Geneva, Switzerland
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (12,795 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to central Geneva
Geneva airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Geneva
Geneva Airport is a few minutes from the city center, with a business-aviation terminal, and it is the gateway to the French and Swiss Alps.
- Main airport
- GVA / LSGG
- Elevation
- 1,411 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (12,795 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Geneva
Geneva handles every size of jet, including nonstop flights from the US East Coast.
Winter is busy with flights for Courchevel, Verbier, Megève and Chamonix, and slots on Saturdays are tight.
Geneva Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Geneva
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear immigration and customs at the business-aviation terminal on arrival; passports must be valid for your stay.
Ski Weekends
Saturday is changeover day at many resorts; book slots early.
When Demand Peaks in Geneva
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Ski season in the Alps.
- Year-round
- Banking and international-organization travel.
Flight Times and Prices to Geneva
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GVA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 3,857 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 25 min$68,000–$104,000 | 7 hr 10 min$89,000–$154,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,897 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 55 min$136,000–$236,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,783 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 50 min$110,000–$191,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 5,172 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 35 min$118,500–$206,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,386 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 25 min$77,000–$118,000 | 8 hr 5 min$101,000–$175,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 5,265 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 45 min$121,000–$210,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,822 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 50 min$134,500–$234,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,681 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 30 min$131,000–$227,500 |
Best Aircraft for Geneva
From the US East Coast, choose a heavy or ultra-long-range jet to fly nonstop. Within Europe, light and midsize jets are ideal.
Geneva Private Jet Questions
Which ski resorts are closest to Geneva airport?
Chamonix and Megève are about an hour away, Verbier about two hours and Courchevel about 2 hr 30 min.
How long is a private flight from New York to Geneva?
About 7 hr 25 min eastbound from Teterboro in a heavy jet.
