Arrive how many hours before Geneva Airport flight

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Lisa Caywood is flying from Geneva to London and wants to know how many hours she should arrive before her flight. Travelers suggest arriving between 1.5 to 3 hours prior, depending on her baggage and whether she’s coming from a city transfer or a winter sports trip.

Key takeaways:
  • Aim to arrive at Geneva Airport 1.5 to 2 hours before your flight for a London route, unless you're coming from a ski trip.
  • If you’re flying British Airways, arriving about 2.5 hours early should be sufficient.
  • Consider downloading your airline's app for notifications about your flight times.
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    Reply 1 of 5 • 30 November 2022 at 9:29:11 #948617

    Hi Lisa,

    Usually, it is 2 hours, sometimes 3 hours. If it is 3 hrs I always receive a notification or a message in the mobile app of the flight operator. Do you use an app like that?

    Regards,

    Ildiko

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    Reply 2 of 5 • 30 November 2022 at 13:00:10 #948618

    3 hours is excessive for a London flight for a small airport like Geneva. Very many English people live in Geneva so Geneva – London is like a ‘commuter route’. Arriving 1.5 – 2 hours before your flight should be enough. However, this may depend on where you are coming from. Are you transferring ‘city to city’ or are you returning from a winter sports trip? If the former, and you are travelling with a small amount of baggage the above would apply. If the latter you might want to allow more time rather than less.

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    Reply 3 of 5 • 30 November 2022 at 13:29:21 #948619

    Thank you so much. I will arrive at Geneva airport about two and a half hours before my flight via British Airways to London. Thank you and I will download the app!

    Lisaocay
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    Reply 4 of 5 • 30 November 2022 at 13:30:42 #948620

    Thank you so much! I will download the app. Will be at airport about 2 and a half hours before flight leaves

    Lisaocay
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    Reply 5 of 5 • 30 November 2022 at 13:32:47 #948621

    I will be arriving by train from Zermatt. I live in Virginia, USA

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