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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U21431
U2 easyJet
320
6:55 AM
CEST T1
8:15 AM
BST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23294
U2 easyJet
320
11:15 AM
CEST T1
12:35 PM
BST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23292
U2 easyJet
320
1:30 PM
CEST T1
2:45 PM
BST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21587
U2 easyJet
320
6:27 PM
CEST T1
9:00 AM+1
BST
15h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23291
U2 easyJet
320
5:54 AM
BST
9:11 AM
CEST
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23293
U2 easyJet
320
11:10 AM
BST
2:20 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U21588
U2 easyJet
320
1:50 PM
BST
5:10 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Geneva to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 786 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 86 1-stop hubs

GVA–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 786 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 86 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 19 320 2h15-15h33
LS Jet2.com 2
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS + U2 (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,540
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 19 3
Flight time 2h 15m 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: CEST · EDI: BST

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 15m to 15h 33m.
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 15m to 15h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 14 return
1-stop connections86 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 15m to 15h 33m. The route covers 786 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jet2.com and easyJet.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from GVA to EDI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EMA, LCY, BOH, STN, BFS, SOU, ORK, BIO, NTE, RIX, TIA, OTP, NBE, MUC, FRA, CTA, RAK, FUE, BHX, BRU, AGP, HRG, BRI, ZRH, BIQ, PRG, TLS, ARN, CDG, NCE, BOD, OSL, HPN, VIE, LGW, YYZ, NAP, LPA, LHR, LTN, ALC, DUS, RHO, OLB, HEL, DWC, HER, BGI, AGA, BCN, MAD, ACE, BRS, TFS, DUB, CPH, VCE, OPO, MCO, PMI, AMS, LIS, IST, BER, JFK, BUD, SVQ, PMO, FCO, VLC, AYT, KRK, EWR, ATH, DOH, SAW, ORY, IAD, MAH, LAX, DBV, DXB, MLA, FAO, FNC 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.com and easyJet. With 19 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 15 minutes to 15 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 786 miles (1,264 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via EMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chambéry (CMF), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB).