Geneva to Manchester, Greater Manchester (GVA–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GVA–MAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Ethiopian Airlines and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 617 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 18 | 320, 321 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 4 | 359 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Geneva
| Metric | GVA→MAN | CMF→MAN | LYS→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GVA | – | 43 mi | 60 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 2h 5m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GVA: CEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
GVA–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GVA to MAN
Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GVA to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GVA to MAN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 617 miles (992 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chambéry (CMF), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB).