Geneva to Edinburgh (GVA–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U21587
U2 easyJet
320
6:05 AM
CET T1
7:25 AM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21431
U2 easyJet
320
6:55 AM
CET T1
8:15 AM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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U23292
U2 easyJet
320
10:45 AM
CET T1
12:05 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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U23294
U2 easyJet
320
11:15 AM
CET T1
12:35 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LS780
LS Jet2
32Q
12:31 PM
CET T2
1:35 PM
GMT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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U21561
U2 easyJet
320
5:05 PM
CET T1
6:25 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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U23296
U2 easyJet
320
6:05 PM
CET T1
7:25 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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U23291
U2 easyJet
320
6:00 AM
GMT
9:15 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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U21588
U2 easyJet
320
8:00 AM
GMT
11:15 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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U23295
U2 easyJet
320
11:46 AM
GMT
2:59 PM
CET
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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U23293
U2 easyJet
320
11:55 AM
GMT
3:10 PM
CET
2h 15m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Geneva to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 786 mi 2h 4m nonstop -1h behind 62 1-stop hubs

GVA–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 24 320 2h20
LS Jet2 2 32Q 2h04
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS + U2 (26 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to EDI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,560
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric GVA→EDI CMF→EDI LYS→EDI
Distance from GVA 43 mi 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 26 1 1
Flight time 2h 4m 2h 25m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Geneva.
GVA: CET · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
786 mi / 1,264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays up to 6 months as visitors. Since the UK left the EU, Swiss citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is linked to the passport digitally. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. E-gates at major UK airports are available to Swiss passport holders.

GVA–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance786 mi / 1,264 km
Flight time2h 4m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 22 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 2h 4m to 2h 20m. The route covers 786 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jet2 and easyJet.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from GVA to EDI. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SVQ, MLA, PRG, ARN, ALC, SOU, ZRH, FUE, FRA, AGP, CPH, ACE, BHX, LPA, TFS, BUD, VIE, BCN, STN, CDG, BOD, DUS, HEL, RAK, LHR, AGA, AMS, LIS, NCE, LGW, HRG, LCY, MAD, NBE, LTN, ORK, FCO, BFS, BRS, NAP, PMI, FAO, MUC, DUB, JFK, DOH, VLC, OPO, IST, EWR, IAD, SAW, OSL, BER, DBV, ATH, VCE, LAX, KRK, DXB, DWC and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Geneva.
Yes, return flights from EDI to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMF, LYS and GNB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to EDI

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2 and easyJet. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GVA to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to EDI ranges from 2 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,264 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chambéry (CMF), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB).