Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Geneva is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your STN to GVA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport, so getting to Geneva (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jet2.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for STN to GVA flights is Jet2.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and GVA:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport flight is Rs13,618. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs31,753. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to GVA.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STN to GVA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
80% of flights leaving London Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of STN.
To get to London Stansted Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Consider booking a hotel near GVA if you're catching a late London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Geneva Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Geneva Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Geneva Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneva Airport, Geneva is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Geneva Airport (GVA)
The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Geneva based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from London Stansted Airport to Geneva Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a trip to Zurich will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.