Airport in Geneva
The commercial airport in Geneva is located four kilometers northwest of the center of the capital of the French-speaking canton, in the vicinity of the village of Cointrin.
The second largest (after the airport «Le Bourget» in Paris), the airport serves more than fifty airlines in the world, including twenty European ones. More than one hundred and twenty flights depart from here daily to different regions of the planet..
Cointrin is located on the border of two states - Switzerland and France. Hence, in 1968, an agreement arose on the creation of two sectors, which allowed the residents of Switzerland and France to pass customs control without hindrance. In 2004, Switzerland became a member of the Schengen Agreement, so today this is not relevant.
In addition, the airport is located almost within the city, which allows tourists arriving in Geneva, even during short-term transfers, to visit the sights of the city..
Services
The airport in Geneva is one of the most comfortable in Europe. All conditions for relaxation and pleasant pastime are created here. Several hotels are located nearby, and free shuttle buses provide transportation to them. The most popular hotel is the Crowne Plaza. The cost of the room is about US $ 30 per night per person.
However, most visitors prefer to stay in the nearby French village of Fernier-voltaire. Accommodation prices are somewhat lower here, and most of the entertainment venues are open around the clock, while in Switzerland they close at 19.00.
There are many cafes, restaurants and boutiques for those arriving at the airport. Guests are served here at the highest level.
The work of all services is fine-tuned. From 12.00 am to 04.00 am, the terminal building is closed for preventive maintenance. However, passengers do not have to leave the premises. They can spend time comfortably in the waiting rooms with free internet.
Transport interchange
Getting from the airport to the center of Geneva and other areas of Switzerland and France is very easy:
- by train is a fast, reliable and easy way to travel. Trains leave regularly every 15 -20 minutes, travel time is six, seven minutes. The exits from the airport to the station are located in the check-in and arrival areas. From the aircraft arrival area to the station only five minutes walk.
- By car. There is a car rental station on the territory of the airport. The distance of 5 km to the center of Geneva can be covered in 15 minutes.
- bus number 10, running every ten minutes from the train station station, the journey time is just over 15 minutes.
- taxi - the fare will be about $ 3 - $ 4, it depends on the number of passengers and the destination. But the comfort and speed of delivery will be provided.
