What to know
- Peak season runs from mid-December to April, when ski traffic and major events strain slots and parking.
- Switzerland is outside the European Union: check each passenger’s travel documents.
For the ski resorts
Geneva serves Chamonix by road. For Courchevel and Méribel, Chambéry is often the better airport. Sion suits Verbier and Zermatt but needs Swiss authorisation and specific crew training. We choose the airport according to the resort and the aircraft.
Key facts: night windows and parking
General and business aviation also follow a separate Geneva local rule on slots, which we apply when planning.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Slot allocation, arrivals | Not between 24:00 and 06:04 CET |
| Slot allocation, departures | Not between 21:26 and 05:59 CET |
| Swiss national rules | Departures prohibited 24:00 to 06:00 and arrivals 24:00 to 05:00 CET; movements between 22:00 and 24:00 allowed under conditions such as the noise index |
| Long stays | Layovers beyond 3 hours need prior approval from the airport authority |
| Exhibition periods | During EBACE in May, parking is limited to 2 hours |
Sources and last check
Checked on 3 November 2026. Sources: Slot Coordination Switzerland, Geneva restrictions. Rules and conditions change: we confirm them for your actual flight.
Routes from and to this airport
FAQ
Which airport for a ski trip?
Geneva for Chamonix, Chambéry for the Three Valleys, Sion for Verbier and Zermatt. We choose according to the resort.
Can we depart from Geneva late in the evening?
Slot allocation does not offer departures between 21:26 and 05:59 CET, and national rules prohibit departures from 24:00 to 06:00. We plan the departure time accordingly.