Press & Tobacco at GVA.
All press & tobacco options at Geneva Airport (GVA), grouped by access zone. Pre-security landside is open to all; after-security airside requires a boarding pass.
3 press & tobacco locations verified from gva.ch · All shops →
Landside (public area · before security)
K Kiosk ↗
Presse, livres, recharge de cartes prepaid téléphoniques, confiserie, tabac, loterie/jeux
📍 Arrivée: zone publique | Départ: zone publique
Airside · Departures (after security)
All you need Shop ↗
Convenience store : Vous trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin sur une même surface avant votre décollage.
📍 Départ: portes C
Kiosques AGS – Airgate shops Genève ↗
Presse et magazines, cadeaux, souvenirs, confiserie, montres et bijoux Swatch, Victorinox, Caran d’Ache, Läckerli, Villars, articles de dépannage électronique.
📍 Départ: zone transit | Secteur France: zone transit
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Book transfer →About Press & Tobacco shopping at Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport’s 3 press & tobacco outlets — all Relay-branded, in both landside and airside zones — stock international newspapers (Le Monde, FT, NYT, El País), Swiss titles (Le Temps, 24 Heures), magazines, paperback books in EN/FR/DE/IT/ES, and cigarettes/cigars at duty-free rates in the airside Schengen and Non-Schengen zones.
Practical tips
- Best newspaper selection — Relay airside Non-Schengen (after security) carries the widest international press: FT, WSJ, NYT, Le Monde, El País, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Corriere della Sera. Landside Relay is more limited to Swiss + neighbouring countries.
- Paperback books for long flights — Penguin, Folio (FR) and Diogenes (DE) paperbacks CHF 12-22. Selection in English is strong (current bestsellers, classics, crime, thriller).
- Cigarettes duty-free in Non-Schengen — Marlboro, Camel and Lucky Strike at CHF 6.50-7.50/pack (vs CHF 9 in town) for non-EU passengers in Non-Schengen pier. Allowance for return to Switzerland: 250 cigarettes / 50 cigars / 250g tobacco.
- Swiss cigars — Davidoff cigars at the Non-Schengen Relay outlet — boxes of 10 from CHF 80. Good gift for connoisseurs.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy cigarettes duty-free at Geneva Airport?
Duty-free cigarettes are sold at Relay outlets in the Non-Schengen pier (after security), accessible only to passengers flying intercontinental routes. Marlboro, Camel, Lucky Strike are CHF 6.50-7.50/pack vs CHF 9 in Swiss city retail. Allowance back into Switzerland: 250 cigarettes per adult passenger.
Can I find English newspapers at Geneva Airport?
Yes — Relay airside (especially the larger Non-Schengen branch) stocks the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Times of London, Guardian, Independent, and Daily Telegraph. Landside Relay carries fewer titles, mainly FT and IHT/NYT.
Are there bookshops at Geneva Airport?
Relay sells a curated selection of paperbacks (200-400 titles depending on outlet) in EN, FR, DE, IT, ES. For a wider selection (3,000+ titles), the city centre Payot bookshop is 12 minutes away by train. No dedicated bookshop exists in the terminal.
How much do cigarettes cost at GVA vs Swiss city?
Schengen zone: CHF 8.50-9.50 per pack (same as city retail). Non-Schengen duty-free: CHF 6.50-7.50 per pack (30% savings). Landside Relay outlets: CHF 9-9.50, same as any Swiss tobacconist. Cigars: full Cuban range duty-free in Non-Schengen, ~20% below city Davidoff store.
Can I buy a SIM card or phone card at Geneva Airport?
Yes — Relay outlets sell prepaid Swisscom and Salt SIM cards (CHF 20-30 with included credit), as well as international calling cards for major destinations (US, India, Brazil). Activation usually within 10 minutes via SMS. For data-heavy use, the Swisscom store in city centre offers better tariffs.