Pharmacy & Beauty at GVA.
All pharmacy & beauty options at Geneva Airport (GVA), grouped by access zone. Pre-security landside is open to all; after-security airside requires a boarding pass.
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Landside (public area · before security)
Pharmacie Principale ↗
Vaste assortiment de médicaments, médecines naturelles, analyses médicales, produits de soins au quotidien.
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Airside · Departures (after security)
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Découvrez une offre de produits premium et hors taxes en parfums et cosmétiques lors de votre départ de Genève Aéroport.
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Book transfer →About Pharmacy & Beauty shopping at Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport hosts 2 pharmacy & beauty outlets — the dedicated Pharmacie de l’Aéroport (landside, Level 0) for prescription and OTC medications, and a Yves Rocher / cosmetics counter airside Non-Schengen. Together they cover basic travel medicine, cosmetics, fragrance and beauty essentials. For wider selection, the city centre pharmacies (Sun Store, Amavita) are 10 minutes by train.
Practical tips
- Pharmacie de l’Aéroport — landside — Open daily 07:00-21:00 at Level 0 (arrivals hall). Carries OTC pain relief (Dafalgan, Ibuprofen), anti-allergy (Cetirizine), sea-sickness, malaria prophylaxis, diabetic supplies, contact lens solution, baby care. Pharmacists speak FR/EN/DE.
- Prescriptions — yes, accepted — Swiss prescriptions filled on the spot. EU prescriptions accepted under EU pharmacovigilance rules. Non-EU prescriptions: the pharmacist may dispense OTC equivalents only.
- Yves Rocher airside — fragrance & cosmetics — Tax-free for non-EU residents on fragrance > CHF 100. Skincare lines from CHF 30, foundation kits from CHF 60, gift sets CHF 80-200.
- Travel essentials — Mini toothpaste, soap, deodorant under 100 ml allowed in cabin baggage. Sold in starter kits CHF 12-25 at the pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pharmacy at Geneva Airport?
Yes, the Pharmacie de l’Aéroport at Level 0 (arrivals hall) is open daily 07:00-21:00 with pharmacists speaking FR, EN and DE. Located landside (no boarding pass needed), so accessible to travellers and visitors. Stocks OTC medication, prescription fills, travel medicine and basic medical supplies.
Can I fill a prescription at Geneva Airport pharmacy?
Yes for Swiss and EU prescriptions — bring the original paper or e-prescription. For non-EU prescriptions, the pharmacist may dispense OTC equivalents only. For controlled substances (opioids, benzodiazepines), bring your doctor’s letter and ID, and expect a 15-minute verification call.
What if I need medicine outside pharmacy hours at GVA?
The pharmacy closes at 21:00 and reopens at 07:00. For emergencies between 21:00-07:00, the nearest 24h pharmacy is Sun Store at Cornavin train station (12 min by Léman Express). For critical needs, the HUG hospital emergency pharmacy is open 24/7 (20 min taxi).
Are airport cosmetics tax-free?
For non-EU residents (UK, US, Asia, Middle East) flying out from Non-Schengen pier: yes, fragrance and skincare are tax-free, saving 7.7% VAT. For Schengen-bound or EU residents: regular Swiss retail prices apply — no airport saving. Tax-free threshold: CHF 300 from a single shop.
Can I buy contact lens solution at Geneva Airport pharmacy?
Yes, the Pharmacie de l’Aéroport stocks all major brands (Bausch & Lomb ReNu, Alcon Opti-Free, Johnson & Johnson Acuvue) in 60 ml travel-friendly bottles (allowed in cabin baggage) and 360 ml home sizes. Daily-disposable contact lenses also stocked in standard prescriptions.