Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Geneva is ten hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MEL to GVA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and GVA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
$575 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,234. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to GVA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to GVA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near GVA:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Geneve Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Geneva. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in November.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you'd like to explore Geneva during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to GVA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster.
Basel is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.