Geneva to Frankfurt am Main (GVA–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LH1225
LH Lufthan
319
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:05 AM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI8865
AI Air India
319
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:05 AM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AC9470
AC Air Canada
319
6:45 AM
CET T1
8:05 AM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1213
LH Lufthan
320
9:10 AM
CET T1
10:25 AM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EN8093
EN Air Dolomiti
E95
10:45 AM
CET T1
12:00 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AI8863
AI Air India
320
1:50 PM
CET T1
3:05 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1564
ET Ethiopian
32A
1:50 PM
CET T1
3:05 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EN8101
EN Air Dolomiti
E95
6:25 PM
CET T1
7:40 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1212
LH Lufthan
319
6:55 AM
CET T1
8:05 AM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1660
ET Ethiopian
320
7:20 AM
CET T1
8:30 AM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EN8092
EN Air Dolomiti
E95
9:00 AM
CET T1
10:15 AM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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LH1216
LH Lufthan
319
11:58 AM
CET T1
1:06 PM
CET
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8864
AI Air India
320
12:00 PM
CET T1
1:10 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1218
LH Lufthan
319
2:50 PM
CET T1
4:00 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EN8100
EN Air Dolomiti
E95
4:25 PM
CET T1
5:40 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8866
AI Air India
319
8:45 PM
CET T1
9:55 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LH1224
LH Lufthan
319
8:50 PM
CET T1
10:00 PM
CET
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
5 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 285 mi 1h 15m nonstop 90 1-stop hubs

GVA–FRA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 285 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 14 319, 320 1h15-1h20 Star Alliance
EN Air Dolomiti 14 E95 1h15
LH Lufthansa 14 319, 320 1h15-1h20 Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 319 1h20 Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 32A 1h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, AI, LH
320 Airbus A320 – AI, LH
32A Airbus A320 – ET
E95 Embraer 195 – EN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AI + ET + LH (42 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: EN (14 flights/wk, 25%)
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 FRA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,627
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 Frankfurt am Main from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric GVA→FRA LYS→FRA TRN→FRA
Distance from GVA 60 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 4 4
Weekly flights 56 46 40
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 21m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Geneva.
GVA: CET · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
285 mi / 459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Germany are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

GVA–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance285 mi / 459 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 285 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air India, Air Dolomiti, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from GVA to FRA. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DBV, PRN, KTT, AGP, SVQ, PRG, HRG, NTE, CMN, ACE, LPA, VCE, ALC, BRU, AMM, RUH, BUD, EDI, MUC, CDG, TUN, MAN, MLA, BCN, ZRH, BOD, DJE, YYZ, HAM, LCY, YUL, NCE, RAK, AMS, JFK, ALG, VLC, DUS, TLL, RMF, VIE, CPH, MCO, LHR, GOT, BER, BHX, KRK, OSL, DWC, MAD, BIO, FCO, ARN, IST, BEG, HEL, LIS, ATH, DUB, RIX, IAD, OPO, DXB, NAP, JED, BEY, TLV, CTA, LAX, CAI, TLS, GLA, NCL, PMI, MRU, EWR, TOS, SAW, TIA, IBZ, AUH, DOH, PVG, FAO, PEK, FUE, TFS, ADD and SSH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYS, TRN and BSL. 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 FRA

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air India, Air Dolomiti, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GVA to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to FRA ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 285 miles (459 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DBV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS), Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).