Flights Geneva → Warsaw
GVA → WAW
How long is the flight from Geneva to Warsaw?
The flight from Geneva (GVA) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 2h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Geneva, where the airport opened in 1919, with Warsaw, whose airport saw 21,261,806 passengers per year as of the latest data. The journey is operated using an Embraer 175 aircraft.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Geneva (GVA) → Warsaw (WAW) route is operated by LOT Polish Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Warsaw: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Geneva (GVA) to Warsaw (WAW) heads north-east for about 1,261 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Geneva the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Warsaw it is 1.3 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating GVA-WAW
Frequently asked questions about GVA-WAW
The flight from Geneva (GVA) to Warsaw (WAW) takes about 2h. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: LOT Polish Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
