Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Seattle: what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is eight hours behind Geneva, where Geneve Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your GVA to Seattle flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from GVA to Seattle, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Geneva to GVA takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 3 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near GVA? If you're boarding an early flight from Geneve Airport to Seattle, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneve Airport, 65.81% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Seattle
£295 is currently the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Seattle flight. Return plane tickets start at £469. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from GVA to Seattle. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a Geneve Airport to Seattle ticket.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Geneve Airport to Seattle by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near SEA if you're coming in on a late flight from Geneve Airport to Seattle. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Seattle's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from GVA to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 2 miles from the centre of Seattle. After your flight from Geneve Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 25 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to LKE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your GVA to Seattle flight:
Best time to go to Seattle
Travel to Seattle in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Geneve Airport to Seattle in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Geneve Airport to Seattle plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from GVA to Seattle in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Geneve Airport to Seattle, check out our range of accommodation options including:
LMN Architects and Greyhound: Bus Station are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Seattle must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.
Explore more of United States
Seattle is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 150 miles south of Seattle, a trip to Portland will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Spokane is another standout destination in United States and is around 230 miles east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.