GVA · LIVE DEPARTURES

Live departures from Geneva Airport.

Real-time GVA departures board — gate, status, delays. Refreshed every 30 seconds. Source: Avionio + Geneva Airport SA.

Reading the board

What each status means

GVA uses standard IATA status codes — here’s the plain-English translation for the most common ones.

Status	Meaning	What to do
Scheduled	On time per published time	Arrive 90–120 min before STD
Check-in open	Counter accepting bags (typically T-3h to T-40min)	Head to your airline’s row
Boarding	Gate now boarding	Go to gate immediately
Gate closing / Final call	Last passengers loading; gate closes in 5–10 min	Run
Gate closed	Boarding ended; aircraft preparing pushback	You missed it — speak to airline desk for rebook
Departed	Pushed back from gate	—
Delayed	Departure pushed back; new estimated time shown	Stay near gate; monitor updates
Cancelled	Flight not operating	Go to airline desk for rebook / refund

When delays happen

EU 261 passenger rights at GVA

Departing from a Swiss/EU airport, you are protected by EC Regulation 261/2004 — meals, hotel, compensation up to €600 for long delays.

2+ hours delay (short-haul)

Free meal and refreshments. Two free phone calls or messages. Applies to all flights under 1500 km.

3+ hours delay on arrival

€250 (short), €400 (medium), €600 (long-haul) compensation — unless extraordinary circumstances (weather, ATC strikes, security).

5+ hours delay

Right to refund + free return to origin. Or rebook on next available flight.

Overnight delay

Free hotel + transfer. Save receipts if you book yourself; reimburse via the airline’s claim form.

Departures at Geneva Airport — FAQ

Where can I see live departures from Geneva Airport?

Live departures are on this page (the board refreshes every 30 seconds), on the GVA airport screens throughout T1 and T2, and on the FlightAware live board for Geneva (LSGG). The official source is gva.ch — our board mirrors it via Avionio. For airline-specific live status, check your airline app, which often updates faster than the airport board.

How early should I be at Geneva Airport for my flight?

Schengen flights: 90 minutes before scheduled departure. Non-Schengen / international: 120 minutes. Peak Saturday in ski season (December–February, 06:00–10:00): 150 minutes — security wait can reach 45 minutes. Online check-in saves 20–30 minutes if you have no bags. Bag drop closes 40 minutes before STD on most airlines.

What if my flight is delayed at GVA?

Stay near the gate or in the airline lounge — push notifications via the airline app are usually fastest. Under EC Regulation 261/2004 you are entitled to free meals and refreshments after 2 hours delay (short-haul), free hotel after an overnight delay, and €250–600 compensation for arrival delays of 3+ hours (unless extraordinary circumstances). Keep your boarding pass and receipts; claim later via the airline’s website.

What’s the difference between STD, ETD and ATD?

STD = Scheduled Time of Departure (originally booked). ETD = Estimated Time of Departure (updated forecast). ATD = Actual Time of Departure (when the aircraft pushed back from the gate). On the GVA board, the time shown next to “Scheduled” is the STD; if delayed, the live status will show “Delayed — new estimated time”.

Where do I check in for my flight at Geneva Airport?

All check-in is on the departures level (Level 1) of Terminal 1. Counter ranges by alliance: Star Alliance (1–20), SkyTeam (40–60), Oneworld (60–80), independents (90–100), easyJet (180–198), T2 dedicated counters (Saturdays in ski season). Self-service kiosks throughout. Most airlines now require or strongly encourage online check-in 24h before STD.

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