Fly to Geneva

On flights to Geneva from Riyadh, you will be arriving in a city long established as the financial and diplomatic heart of Europe.Geneva is also home to many of Switzerland's renowned chocolate and watch makers and boasts a beautifully-preserved medieval old town.

Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich.

Strung around the southern edges of Lake Geneva and with a spectacular mountain range skirting it, Geneva is to the eye what its world famous chocolate is to the palate.












Geneva is a highly cosmopolitan and vibrant city, as evidenced from the range of international organizations with a major presence there: the UN’s European Office, the International Red Cross, the World Health Organisation and a number of other governmental and non-governmental bodies.

Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Geneva from Riyadh, as there is wide range of things to do.

Take a bus tour of the city, a boat cruise on the lake and ride a train through old town for a glimpse of the charms of Geneva.

A visit to the Jet Deau (Water Fountain) is a must for those arriving on flights to Geneva from Riyadh. The impressive 140m high fountain dominates the harbour and can be found on countless postcards of Geneva.

For shoppers, Geneva has many outdoor markets for handicrafts, books, clothes and many other items.

In addition, exclusive shops for gold, watches and fashion can be found around the perimeters of the Rues Basses - the chic Rue du Rhône, Rue de la Confédération, Rue du Marché and Rue de la Croix-d'Or.

Fly from Abu Dhabi

As you depart on your flight to Geneva from Abu Dhabi, you will be leaving behind a country with year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those flying to Geneva from Asia and Australia.

Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.



Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia. Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi as there is a range of activities to keep you busy before you leave.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Read our top ten things to do in Abu Dhabi guide for more ideas of what to do here.

Flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi
Etihad offers direct flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi.

Geneva Airport

On flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Geneva International Airport, commonly known as Cointrin Airport. Geneva Airport is located 4km northwest of the city centre and has direct connections to motorways, bus lines and railways. Particularly popular at Geneva Airport is the onsite train station, which is situated next to the terminal and offers more than 140 daily services.

Geneva Airport’s northern limit runs along the Swiss-French border and the airport can be accessed from both countries.

In 2009, the airport served nearly 12 million passengers. Passengers on flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi will land at the airport’s single concrete runway and one terminal. Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the Horizon Lounge in the terminal building.

• Airport Code – GVA
• Airport Name – Geneva International Airport
• City - Geneva
• Country – Switzerland
• Country Abbrev -CH
• Time Zone – GMT +1
• Telephone +4122 717 71 11

Abu Dhabi Airport

When you take off from Abu Dhabi to Geneva, you will be sad to leave Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal.

Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers to enjoy before leaving on their flights from Abu Dhabi to Geneva.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Geneva from Abu Dhabi.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - UniUnited Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500