Traveling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport is 5 hours.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, making Geneva one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SSH to GVA flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating SSH to GVA flights, easyJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport. These are the top stopovers between SSH and GVA:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
Right now, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $101. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SSH to GVA, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SSH to GVA.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
72% of flights taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near SSH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Grab a Geneva Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Geneva Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Geneva Airport for August if you'd like to visit Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SSH to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 225 kilometers north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Switzerland, head for Basel, about 193 kilometers north-east of Geneva. Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz are key reasons to visit.