Traveling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Geneva six hours ahead of Washington DC.
You can choose from four weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport flights. The 17:20 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IAD to GVA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Geneva (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to GVA flights, with 77.36% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport flight is $271. A return plane ticket is currently $639. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAD to GVA, book your journey ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Grab a Geneva Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Geneva in March.
The warmest month in Geneva is August, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Geneva Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Geneva. Around 225 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Basel, about 193 kilometers north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are key highlights.