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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Switzerland",
    "addressLocality": "Geneva"
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  "airlines": [
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    "easyJet",
    "Lufthansa",
    "KLM",
    "British Airways",
    "Air France",
    "Emirates",
    "Qatar Airways",
    "Air Canada",
    "Delta Air Lines",
    "United Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "40 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "110 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Geneva",
  "code": "GVA",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Geneva Airport (GVA) is a unique experience due to its division into a Swiss Sector and a French Sector. The French Sector is essentially a 'terminal within a terminal' specifically for flights to and from France (e. g., Paris or Nice). If you are arriving from France and connecting to an international or non-France Schengen destination, you must clear immigration and customs to enter the Swiss side. To reach the French Sector for a departure or to collect a rental car, follow the 'Destination France' signs located on the check-in level.\n\nNote that access between sectors is generally restricted to passengers with a valid boarding pass for that day. For all arriving passengers, a significant benefit is the free 80-minute public transport ticket available from machines located in the baggage reclaim hall before you exit customs. This ticket covers trains, buses, and even the yellow 'Mouettes' lake boats. The airport train station is integrated into the terminal, with a six-minute ride to the main Gen\u00e8ve-Cornavin station.\n\nFor connections, a minimum time of 40 to 60 minutes is typically sufficient for intra-Schengen transfers, but 90 minutes is recommended if arriving from a non-Schengen country like the UK or USA. If you are self-transferring on separate tickets, allow at least three hours to account for baggage reclaim and re-clearing security. While Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area, it is not in the EU Customs Union, so be prepared for potential goods or currency inspections when moving between the French and Swiss sectors or exiting the airport.",
  "country": "Switzerland",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Geneva Airport splits traffic between Swiss and French sectors.",
    "The French Sector is mainly for flights to and from France.",
    "Paris and Nice are common French-sector destinations.",
    "Check sector signage carefully if you are making a tight transfer.",
    "Allow extra time when switching between Swiss and French sides."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "GVA",
  "icao": "LSGG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 46.2381,
  "layover_planner_info": "Free public transport ticket machines landside (subject to change); solid dining options airside.",
  "longitude": 6.1094,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 40,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit your airline transfer desk airside or counters landside.",
  "name": "Geneva Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AHZ",
      "name": "Altiport de l'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZRH",
      "name": "Zurich"
    },
    {
      "code": "SIR",
      "name": "Sion Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Geneva Airport (GVA), identified by the ICAO code LSGG, is a premier international gateway serving as a critical link for global diplomacy, business, and alpine tourism. Located just 4 kilometers from the city center, the airport serves as a primary hub for Swiss International Air Lines and a major operating base for easyJet Switzerland. A unique and significant feature of the airport is its \"French Sector,\" which allows passengers traveling to or from French destinations to utilize a dedicated zone that bypasses Swiss customs, effectively treating these as domestic French flights.\n\nThe airport primarily operates through Terminal 1 (T1), a modern and expansive facility divided into five major piers: A, B, C, D, and F. Pier A handles the majority of Schengen area flights and domestic connections to Zurich, while Piers B and D are dedicated to non-Schengen international traffic. Terminal 2 (T2) remains as the airport's original 1946 structure and is now utilized exclusively during the winter charter season to accommodate the massive influx of travelers visiting the nearby ski resorts in the Swiss and French Alps. Both terminals are integrated with sophisticated digital signage and efficient security processing systems.\n\nPassenger amenities at Geneva Airport are world-class, featuring an extensive selection of duty-free shops, luxury Swiss watch boutiques, and diverse dining options ranging from gourmet restaurants to quick-service cafes. The terminal complex houses multiple premium airline lounges, including the SWISS Senator and Business lounges, as well as independent facilities like the Marhaba and Aspire lounges. Modern travelers benefit from free high-speed Wi-Fi, specialized family zones, and comprehensive accessibility services, while the compact layout ensures that most gate-to-gate connections can be made within 20 to 30 minutes.\n\nGround transportation is exceptionally well-integrated, with a dedicated railway station located directly within the terminal complex providing a 6-minute link to central Geneva and frequent connections to major Swiss and French cities. Travelers also have access to a robust network of public buses, regional coaches, and specialized ski shuttles. A unique benefit for arriving passengers is the availability of free public transport tickets for the Geneva area, obtainable from machines in the baggage claim hall. This seamless connectivity, combined with direct long-haul flights to North America, Asia, and the Middle East, solidifies GVA's position as one of Europe's most efficient and strategically important airports.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.gva.ch/en/Site/Passagers/Acces-Transports/Plans-aeroport"
}