Flights to Geneva
Geneva International airport has
direct fl ights to 135 destinations
in 46 countries - passengers on
fl ights to/from France do not have
to go through Swiss customs and
immigration. To reach the French
side by road take the customs
exit at Ferney-Voltaire and follow
"Aeroport secteur France".
Direct destinations include:
• Canada - Montréal
• USA - New York (JFK and
Newark), Washington
• Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait, Qatar
• Europe - 30 countries, UK
fl ights include Birmingham,
Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool,
London City, Gatwick, Heathrow,
Luton and Manchester
The towns linked by
the Léman Express
have seen a 17% rise
in property prices,
with both existing
houses and new build
projects benefi ting
from a jump in
demand.
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gardens are seeing the strongest
demand, with small houses and
new build apartments being more
popular than larger houses. Crossborder
workers can also access
Switzerland via boat, with the CGN
lines connecting to the Swiss towns
of Nyon, Lausanne and Montreaux,
meaning towns like Messery, Evian
and Thonon are now classed as being
inside the commuter belt.
The CGN have just launched their
first new boat in many years. The
Navi-Express will start service in 2023
and is eco-friendly with an electric
motor used to enter the ports. They
have said that they will build one
new boat per year, which again will
have a positive effect on demand for
property on the French side.
With Lac Léman being easily
accessible for international travellers
via Geneva International Airport, and
a TGV link from Paris, we are finding
that the holiday home market
continues to grow. Demand from
domestic buyers is consistent and
the buyers from the UK, Switzerland,
Germany and further afield give a
further boost. The current strength
of the dollar means that American
buyers are making the most of their
newfound purchasing power, and
taking advantage of direct flights
into Geneva.
For the skiing market Geneva has
motorway links to some of the
world's best pistes, with Chamonix,
Les Portes du Soleil (Morzine,
Avoriaz) and Le Grand Massif being
just over an hours drive".
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