Meeting someone at Geneva Airport.
Geneva International Airport (GVA · LSGG), Switzerland. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Geneva Airport
Make a sign for GVA Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Geneva International Airport has one passenger terminal, so everyone comes out into the same arrivals area. That makes meeting simpler, and busier when several flights land together. Agree one exact spot in the hall.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at GVA, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
Switzerland is in the Schengen area. Passengers on flights from other Schengen countries walk straight out with no passport check, often within 15 to 25 minutes. Flights from outside Schengen, including the UK, go through passport control first, which can add 20 to 60 minutes at busy times.
Geneva runs on Europe/Zurich time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of GVA: Annecy/Meythet NCY (34 km), Chambery/Aix-les-Bains CMF (69 km), Lyon LYS (97 km), Dole/Tavaux DLE (103 km), Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs GNB (115 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Geneva?
Geneva International Airport has one terminal, so everyone comes out into the same arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at GVA?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. Flights from inside Schengen are the quickest. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at GVA right now?
Geneva runs on Europe/Zurich time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at GVA without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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