Traveling from Colombo to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Geneve Airport (GVA) taking off from here.
Geneva is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to GVA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Colombo to GVA that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CMB and GVA include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the center of Colombo, CMB is approximately 32 kilometers away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Geneve Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Geneve Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from central Geneva. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Colombo to Geneve Airport from $313 or travel return from just $737. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To score cheap tickets from Colombo to GVA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Colombo to Geneve Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Colombo to Geneve Airport. June is the most popular month to travel to Geneva. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Geneva. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Colombo to GVA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Colombo to Geneve Airport.
More about Geneva
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Geneva right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Geneve Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. United Nations Office at Geneva, Broken Chair and St. Pierre Cathedral are major attractions which should be on every Geneva itinerary.
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