Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Geneva.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GVA to Shanghai flight.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from GVA to Shanghai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Geneva, GVA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to GVA? If you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Shanghai, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Geneve Airport's on-time performance, 65.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Shanghai
Rs93,498 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Geneve Airport to Shanghai flight. A return ticket right now is Rs178,426. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from GVA to Shanghai if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Geneve Airport to Shanghai ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from GVA to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes about 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Geneve Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from GVA to Shanghai. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, book even earlier to lock in the best possible deal.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Geneve Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SHA. Settle in and get cosy after your GVA to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Why follow someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Before booking your flights from Geneve Airport to Shanghai, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Shanghai offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Geneve Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from GVA to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Geneve Airport to Shanghai, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without a visit to Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
