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Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)
Location: The airport is situated three miles (5km) north of Geneva.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).
Contacts: Tel: +41 22 717 7111.
Transfer to the city: Public buses leave for the centre every few minutes from the departures and arrivals levels. A free hotel shuttle transports passengers to major hotels. A train leaves for Cornavin RR Station in the city centre every 10 minutes, from where connections can be made to destinations throughout Europe. Taxis are also available outside Arrivals and cost between Sfr30-35 to the centre of Geneva.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National. Travellers should ensure they hire their car on the French side of the border if they are going to France, and vice-versa.
Facilities: Luggage lockers can be found in the Train Station Mall and on the arrivals level. A Skycom Airport Business Centre and Business Corner offer a range of business facilities. Other amenities include banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars and restaurants, tourist information, a hotel reservation desk, post office and shops, including duty-free. Facilities for disabled passengers are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Long and short-term parking, and valet parking is available. Eurocard, American Express or Visa cards can be used to pay for parking in parking lots.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.gva.ch
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) north of Zurich.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).
Contacts: Tel: +41 43 816 2211.
Transfer to the city: Swiss Rail (SBB) provides fast and efficient transport to the city centre. The station is located below Arrivals and trains leave every 10 minutes for Zurich and other destinations. There are also taxis, hotel shuttle buses and a variety of public bus services extending across various routes. Taxis take around half an hour to the city centre.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz.
Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, bars and restaurants, postal services, shops including duty-free, business facilities and a crèche. Facilities for disabled passengers are excellent.
Parking: Short and long term parking options are available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.zurich-airport.com
Berne Belp Airport (BRN)
Location: The airport is situated six miles (9km) southeast of Berne.Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and October).
Contacts: Tel: +41 31 960 2111.
Transfer to the city: Trains travel regularly between the city and the airport. The white airport buses stop outside the terminal, a single ticket is Sfr15 and the journey to Bern's central train station is 20 minutes. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz.
Facilities: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, bars and restaurants, tourist information and hotel reservations, duty-free shopping and business facilities. Facilities for disabled passengers are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Short and long term parking options are available.
Departure Tax: None.