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Flights from / to London City
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What's happening - September/October in Geneva If you want to experience life in the very smart fast lane of what's probably the most consistently expensive hotel in Geneva, the suave and silky bar staff at the hotel des Bergues is ready, willing, and able to welcome you into the inner sanctums of this elegant and very upscale wood-panelled bar. Imagine pituresque views of the lake through the large windows accompanied by a cocktail... pure bliss. www.fourseasons.com/geneva
Airport Information
Website
Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)
www.gva.ch
General information
Phone Airport management: +4122 717 71 11
Fax Airport management: +4122 798 43 77
Phone Arrivals Information: +4122 717 71 05
Distance
5 km from city center
Getting to Geneva
CityJet flights go direct from London City to Geneva.
For the full timetable click here.
Public transport
Uniresco public buses leave for the city centre every few minutes from the departures and arrivals levels. Passengers can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area. Information is available at the Unireso counter in the Arrivals hall.
A free hotel shuttle transports passengers to all the major hotels. A Uniresco train leaves for Cornavin RR Station in the city centre every 10 minutes, from where connections can be made to destinations throughout Europe.
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Taxis
Fares between airport and city range from about CHF 30.00 to CHF 35.00 and depend on traffic conditions, time of day and number of passengers. The driver will request a small extra charge for luggage. Tip and VAT are included.
Car parking
There are 265 short-term and around 4,700 long-term parking spaces, plus an additional 220 parking spaces in a dedicated French-sector car park, all with direct access to the airport. An economy car park is also available for long-term parking. For further information, call the Centre de Controle des Parkings (tel: (022) 717 7099).
Check-in
Check in closes generally 30 minutes before departure time, we recommend allowing 1 hour.
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City Guide
Current Population: 185 726
% POP Growth: 1,2%
City Area: 15.86KM2
City Density: 11,710 INH/KM2
GDP Per Capita: CHF43,928
Dialling Code: +41
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Geneva
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RESTAURANTS
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LE GRAND QUAI
SWISSOTEL METROPOLE GENEVA
QUAI DU GENERAL-GUISAN 34
TEL. +41 22 318 34 63
| Open every day
After six months of restoration work, the Métropole Hotel's legendary restaurant Le Grand Quai has now been reborn. Contemporary cuisine is served in a striking silver and chocolate-coloured setting.
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KNOWLEDGE
If you are visiting Geneva, be sure to see these highlights:
- La Rade (the harbour)
- The Jet d'Eau fountain
- The Flower Clock
- The Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
- The Reformation Wall
- The Place Neuve
- The Palace of Nations
- The Place du Bourg-de-Four in the old town
- Carouge
SECRETS
The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre (Cour Saint-Pierre)- 157 steps lead you to the top of the cathedral's north tower and its fabulous view over the city and the lake. You can also admire La Clémence, the largest bell in the cathedral, installed in the same tower in 1407 and weighing in at 6 tonnes.
Useful links: Geneva Tourism and Convention Bureau www.geneve-tourisme.ch
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