All practical information to know in order to go on a carefree trip. In this section you will find all the advice on how to get to the airport, how to move within its walls and the means available to park in the Geneva airport parking lots.
HOW TO GET TO THE AIRPORT
There are many ways to get to Geneva International Airport, more or less expensive and more or less fast solutions:
The first solution is to go to the airport with your own car! Several parking options are available to you:
Decide to give your car keys to a Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> valet at the arrival terminal and pick them up the day you return at the same location. Comfortable, practical and tailor-made, this service is available from 10 CHF per day of parking.
You can also choose to park your car directly in one of the 3 parking lots at Geneva airport. The rates are very varied, ranging from single to triple. Prices are available directly on the Geneva airport website.
The third option is to park your car in a private parking near the airport; you will then be taken to your shuttle terminal.
The second solution to get to the airport is by taxi.
For comparison, Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> rates are 65 CHF for 4 days, and 90 CHF for 7 days. It's the best value rate - market price!
The last solution, the least expensive but also the most restrictive and the longest, is to go by public transportation.
Be careful to allow sufficient travelling time when you take public transportation in order to avoid unnecessary stress.
There are many ways to get to Geneva International Airport, more or less expensive and more or less fast solutions:
The first solution is to go to the airport with your own car! Several parking options are available to you:
Decide to give your car keys to a Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> valet at the arrival terminal and pick them up the day you return at the same location. Comfortable, practical and tailor-made, this service is available from 10 CHF per day of parking.
You can also choose to park your car directly in one of the 3 parking lots at Geneva airport. The rates are very varied, ranging from single to triple. Prices are available directly on the Geneva airport website.
The third option is to park your car in a private parking near the airport; you will then be taken to your shuttle terminal.
The second solution to get to the airport is by taxi.
For comparison, Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> rates are 65 CHF for 4 days, and 90 CHF for 7 days. It's the best value rate - market price!
The last solution, the least expensive but also the most restrictive and the longest, is to go by public transportation.
Be careful to allow sufficient travelling time when you take public transportation in order to avoid unnecessary stress.
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE?
Before going to the airport, there are some things you should definitely check to avoid unpleasant surprises:
You must make sure you know your terminal. In addition, the time you need to arrive at the airport depends on the check-in time of your flight. This is the time after which you can not check in or drop off your luggage. Generally, it takes 20 to 90 minutes before take off of your flight, but this may vary depending on your airline and your destination. We therefore invite you to check with your airline to get to the bottom of it!
To avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend that you arrive at your check-in desk approximately 2 hours before the departure time of your flight.
Before preparing your check-in and cabin luggage, it is important to inform yourself about the current regulations and best practices in order to avoid wasting time during check-in. Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> reminds you here of the main principles:
It is recommended that you do not carry any valuables in your check-in luggage. Keep your medical treatments and all your payment methods with you. This will prevent you from finding yourself in great difficulty in case of confusing or losing your check-in suitcases. Do not forget to pack any fragile object carefully.
Do not accept any third-party baggage or packages for any reason. Under no circumstances should you leave your luggage unattended, even for a short time, it will become suspicious and could be destroyed.
In addition, the transportation of liquids in the cabin is strictly regulated. During safety checks, you must present them separately and in a closed transparent plastic bag of a size of about 20 cm by 20 cm, your bottles and tubes should be of 100 ml maximum each. We recommend that you store the maximum number of liquids in your check-in luggage and keep only what is essential for your trip in your hand baggage.
The size limits for hand luggage vary from one airline to another. For example, they are 55 x 35 x 25 cm with Air France and 56 x 45 x 25 cm with Easyjet. Flights to certain countries are subject to special restrictions. We therefore invite you to inquire with your airline for a complete list of prohibited items in the cabin and the dimensions allowed.
Before going to the airport, there are some things you should definitely check to avoid unpleasant surprises:
You must make sure you know your terminal. In addition, the time you need to arrive at the airport depends on the check-in time of your flight. This is the time after which you can not check in or drop off your luggage. Generally, it takes 20 to 90 minutes before take off of your flight, but this may vary depending on your airline and your destination. We therefore invite you to check with your airline to get to the bottom of it!
To avoid unpleasant surprises, we recommend that you arrive at your check-in desk approximately 2 hours before the departure time of your flight.
Before preparing your check-in and cabin luggage, it is important to inform yourself about the current regulations and best practices in order to avoid wasting time during check-in. Airport Parking (Schweiz AG) Succursale << Park my Car >> reminds you here of the main principles:
It is recommended that you do not carry any valuables in your check-in luggage. Keep your medical treatments and all your payment methods with you. This will prevent you from finding yourself in great difficulty in case of confusing or losing your check-in suitcases. Do not forget to pack any fragile object carefully.
Do not accept any third-party baggage or packages for any reason. Under no circumstances should you leave your luggage unattended, even for a short time, it will become suspicious and could be destroyed.
In addition, the transportation of liquids in the cabin is strictly regulated. During safety checks, you must present them separately and in a closed transparent plastic bag of a size of about 20 cm by 20 cm, your bottles and tubes should be of 100 ml maximum each. We recommend that you store the maximum number of liquids in your check-in luggage and keep only what is essential for your trip in your hand baggage.
The size limits for hand luggage vary from one airline to another. For example, they are 55 x 35 x 25 cm with Air France and 56 x 45 x 25 cm with Easyjet. Flights to certain countries are subject to special restrictions. We therefore invite you to inquire with your airline for a complete list of prohibited items in the cabin and the dimensions allowed.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
If you travel with infants, baby spaces are available in all sanitary blocks.
To reassure your child during the trip, it is customary to think of his bottle or other pacifiers that could help to mitigate the effects caused by the altitude variations of the aircraft. Also plan to hydrate your child regularly. You will be able to take the food and medicine your baby needs into the cabin.
If you travel to a distant country where you may experience a time difference, here are some tips to follow in order to better manage what is called "jet lag" and avoid spoiling your first days of vacation:
Before you leave, start acclimatizing to your destination's time zone by changing the time of your meals. When it comes to food, eat pasta before you go and get protein when you arrive, they will help you staying awake during the day. Then, during your flight, remember to hydrate yourself by drinking water and avoiding alcohol or caffeinated drinks.
Finally plan to do a 30 minute workout every day, it will help you sleep well at night.
For any other question concerning our parking offer or concerning your trip, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be delighted to help you!
If you travel with infants, baby spaces are available in all sanitary blocks.
To reassure your child during the trip, it is customary to think of his bottle or other pacifiers that could help to mitigate the effects caused by the altitude variations of the aircraft. Also plan to hydrate your child regularly. You will be able to take the food and medicine your baby needs into the cabin.
If you travel to a distant country where you may experience a time difference, here are some tips to follow in order to better manage what is called "jet lag" and avoid spoiling your first days of vacation:
Before you leave, start acclimatizing to your destination's time zone by changing the time of your meals. When it comes to food, eat pasta before you go and get protein when you arrive, they will help you staying awake during the day. Then, during your flight, remember to hydrate yourself by drinking water and avoiding alcohol or caffeinated drinks.
Finally plan to do a 30 minute workout every day, it will help you sleep well at night.
For any other question concerning our parking offer or concerning your trip, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be delighted to help you!
