Warsaw to Geneva (WAW–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
WAW–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT | 7 | E95 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
WAW: CET · GVA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 6:00 PM in Geneva.
Polish passport holders enter Switzerland freely under the Schengen agreement. No visa, no border control on flights from Poland, no time limit on stays for EU/EFTA citizens. A valid Polish passport or national ID card is sufficient. Switzerland is in the Schengen zone but not in the EU, which affects work permits but not short-term travel.
SWISS flies direct from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Zurich (ZRH) in about 2 hours. LOT also operates Warsaw to Zurich and Geneva (GVA). Wizz Air serves Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) from several Polish cities including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Katowice. EasyJet connects Geneva from Krakow. Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), trading at roughly 0.94 CHF per EUR 1. Euros are accepted at many shops and restaurants but change is given in francs, often at an unfavorable rate. Withdraw CHF from ATMs for the cleanest exchange.
Card payments work everywhere, even at market stalls and mountain huts. No mandatory vaccinations. Switzerland is expensive: a simple restaurant lunch costs CHF 25 to 35 (EUR 27 to 37), a coffee CHF 4.50 to 5.50. The train from Zurich Airport to Zurich main station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 10 minutes and costs CHF 6.80. From Geneva Airport, the free Unireso ticket (available at machines in the baggage hall) covers public transport to central Geneva for 80 minutes. For longer stays or work, EU citizens must register with the cantonal migration office (Migrationsamt) and obtain a residence permit.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–GVA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to GVA
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from LOT. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
WAW to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to GVA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,261 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SKP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.