Switzerland · direct from 17 UK airports
Geneva
The lakeside Jet d'Eau, a compact old town, and the Alps close by for skiing in winter.
Carouge: Geneva's little Italian town
Photo: HJPD · CC BY 3.0
Built by the King of Sardinia in the 18th century to rival Protestant Geneva, Carouge has Italian-style squares, artisans' workshops and a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
WhereAbout 4 miles from the airport (GVA)
Getting thereTram 12 from the centre in about 15 minutes.
Direct flights to Geneva from the UK
17 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | easyJet | Dec to Mar | 835 mi |
| Belfast International | easyJet | Dec to Apr | 793 mi |
| Birmingham | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 556 mi |
| Bournemouth | easyJet | Nov to Apr | 480 mi |
| Bristol | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 536 mi |
| East Midlands | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 564 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 786 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 444 mi |
| Glasgow | easyJet · Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 806 mi |
| Leeds Bradford | Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 629 mi |
| Liverpool | easyJet | Dec to Apr | 632 mi |
| Luton | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 487 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet · Jet2 | All year | 617 mi |
| Newcastle | easyJet · Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 696 mi |
| Newquay | easyJet | Jan to Feb | 586 mi |
| Southampton | easyJet | Dec to Mar | 471 mi |
| Stansted | easyJet · Jet2 | Dec to Apr | 472 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Geneva by month
5°Jan
7°Feb
12°Mar
16°Apr
20°May
24°Jun
27°Jul
26°Aug
21°Sep
16°Oct
9°Nov
6°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -1° | 10 |
| February | 7° | -1° | 8 |
| March | 12° | 2° | 8 |
| April | 16° | 5° | 9 |
| May | 20° | 9° | 10 |
| June | 24° | 13° | 9 |
| July | 27° | 15° | 8 |
| August | 26° | 14° | 8 |
| September | 21° | 11° | 8 |
| October | 16° | 7° | 10 |
| November | 9° | 3° | 10 |
| December | 6° | -0° | 10 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Geneva). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Switzerland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.