Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Geneva is one hour ahead of Madeira and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your FNC to GVA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating FNC to GVA flights. A reliable 82.35% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FNC and GVA include:
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
At the moment, $47 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $125. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FNC to GVA.
The cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from FNC to GVA.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
Of all flights departing from Madeira Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to FNC? If you're catching an early flight from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
If you're arriving on a late Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GVA:
Pick up a Geneva Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Geneva in March.
Lock in your flight from Madeira Airport to Geneva Airport for August if you want to visit Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC 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 discovered once you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometers away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Switzerland, consider Basel, about 193 kilometers north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are key highlights.