Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Geneva five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Take your pick of ten weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport flights. The 17:20 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to GVA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Geneva — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With 73.08% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to GVA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and GVA:
London Heathrow Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
AED 950 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,869. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from IAD to GVA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GVA:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is roughly 10 kilometers from the center of Geneva. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Geneva. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you want to visit Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to GVA sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometers north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Basel, about 193 kilometers north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are among the biggest draws.