Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is five hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your RDU to GVA flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and GVA include:
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
£190 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start at £497. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to GVA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to GVA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Geneve Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to the centre of Geneva has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Geneva. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Geneva. Around 140 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Switzerland, head for Basel, about 120 miles north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are key highlights.
