Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PIK to GVA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PIK and GVA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Malaga Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Right now, C$127 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$291. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PIK to GVA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIK to GVA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PIK:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're catching a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Geneve Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing 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 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Geneva in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to GVA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without seeing Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.