Warsaw to Geneva (WAW–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WAW–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 14 | E75, E95 | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Geneva from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→GVA | KRK→GVA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · GVA: CEST
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 Polish Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
WAW to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to GVA is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,261 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Berlin Brandenburg and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).