Geneva to Hangzhou (GVA–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GVA and HGH. Nearest airports to GVA with scheduled service: Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 21 mi) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 43 mi) · Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, 60 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
PEK Beijing 13h 10m CA → CAGJHU Beijing (PEK) to Hangzhou flights
MAD Madrid 16h 17m AYIBJL → CAJD Madrid (MAD) to Hangzhou flights
DOH Doha 17h 40m IBJLMH → AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Hangzhou flights
DXB Dubai 18h 38m EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Hangzhou flights
LIS Lisbon 20h 7m ACADAY → JD Lisbon (LIS) to Hangzhou flights
CAI Cairo 21h 41m LXMSTP → CAMS Cairo (CAI) to Hangzhou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 30h 40m MU → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hangzhou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Hangzhou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GVA and HGH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
PEK ~13h 10m MAD ~16h 17m DOH ~17h 40m DXB ~18h 38m LIS ~20h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
875
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Hangzhou is 6 hours ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CEST · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Hangzhou.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders currently enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a unilateral exemption policy extended through December 31, 2026. Eligible purposes include tourism, business, visiting family, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. This policy applies to ordinary passports only. Stays beyond 30 days or for other purposes still require a visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

GVA–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to HGH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Hamad.
Hangzhou is 6 hours ahead of Geneva.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.