Can I stay in airport or train station overnight?

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A traveler is flying out of Geneva at 7 AM and wants to know if they can go through security the night before and wait airside. They also inquire about options to stay overnight in the airport or nearby if that's not possible.

Key takeaways:
  • You cannot stay overnight in Geneva Airport as it is closed from midnight to 4 AM.
  • Consider renting a room at an airport hotel; the Ibis is a budget-friendly option with a free shuttle to the airport.
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  • Anonymous
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    2 July 2015 at 7:11:14 #807502

    hi,

    my flight is 7am in the morning from Geneva airport, I was wondering If I can go through the security the night before, and stay in the airside during night?

    If not, can I stay in the landside or Geneva airport station during night?

    really appreciate if anyone could let me know if the above is possible

    thank you

  • User
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    Reply 1 of 2 • 2 July 2015 at 23:56:00 #844179

    Unlikely.

    Rent a room.

    if someone with more knowledge can answer, please do.

    However, I suggest that you check at the tourist office a the main station on Geneva, because they place people in hotel rooms at the last minute. They might have a cheap one.

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    Arno
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    Reply 2 of 2 • 3 July 2015 at 9:18:35 #844180

    Unfortunately the airport is closed from midnight to 4 AM. You can’t stay overnight. There are airport hotel though, including affordable ones. You can find a list on myswissalps.com/ genevaairporthotels.

    One of the cheaper hotels is the Ibis; they also offer a free shuttle bus ride from and to the airport.

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