Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ORD to GVA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ORD and GVA:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
$383 is the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start at $830. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to GVA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Geneve Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Geneva and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Geneve Airport around two weeks ahead 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 travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Geneva. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you want 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). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to GVA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its top attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No journey is complete without visiting Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
