AviaSim Geneva: Airbus A320 Flight Simulator near Geneva Airport

Flight Simulator Geneva — Airbus A320 at AviaSim, Gaillard

Geneva sits at the crossroads of French and Swiss aviation culture, with one of Europe’s busiest international airports just minutes from the French border. AviaSim Geneva brings a full professional flight simulator experience to the Grand Geneva region — located inside the Hôtel Mercure Annemasse Porte de Genève in Gaillard, just 8 minutes from Annemasse and 22 minutes from Geneva city centre via the Route de Malagnou. It is the closest public Airbus A320 simulator to Geneva Airport and one of the most conveniently accessible simulator venues in the entire Franco-Swiss border region.

Part of France’s number one flight simulator network with 15 centres nationwide and over 80,000 pilots welcomed since 2012, AviaSim Geneva offers the full AviaSim experience in a setting that serves both French and Swiss residents equally — no need to travel to Paris or Lyon for one of Europe’s most immersive public flight simulator experiences.

The Airbus A320 Simulator

The A320 simulator at AviaSim Gaillard is a full 1:1 scale replica of the Airbus cockpit — the most widely operated short-haul commercial aircraft in the world. With authentic fly-by-wire sidestick controls, ECAM displays, autopilot, and throttle quadrant, combined with a 180° photorealistic visual system spanning 24,000 airports worldwide, the experience is as close to the real thing as a fixed-base simulator can deliver.

Geneva-Cointrin itself is a natural choice for departure — flying the real-world SID from LSGG and returning for an ILS approach over the Alps is a deeply satisfying experience for aviation enthusiasts familiar with the airport. The dramatic Alpine terrain surrounding Geneva also makes it one of the most visually spectacular simulator environments in the AviaSim network, with Mont Blanc, the Jura, and the Lake Geneva basin all rendered in high-definition detail. Alternatively, choose from thousands of destinations worldwide — from short hops to Lyon, Zurich, or Nice, to long-haul transatlantic routes.

Sessions are led throughout by a professional pilot instructor who adapts entirely to your level. Up to three guests can join you in the rear cockpit seats at no additional cost, making the experience ideal for families, couples, and groups. Minimum age is approximately 10 years and no prior experience is required.

Session Options

Three packages are available at AviaSim Geneva:

Découverte Avion de Ligne — 45 minutes at the controls of the A320 for €109, covering takeoff, cruise, and landing at the destination of your choice. The classic AviaSim entry experience and the most popular gift option.

Forfait Duo — 60 minutes shared between two pilots for €169. One flies as captain, one as first officer, dividing cockpit responsibilities under instructor guidance. A particularly natural fit for the international, bilingual Geneva audience — available with instruction in French.

Forfait Évasion — the full 80-minute experience at €199, covering every phase of flight from pre-departure checks through cruise, descent, approach, and landing, with time for advanced manoeuvres and multiple approaches.

All packages are available as gift vouchers — a digital boarding pass sent instantly by email, valid for 12 months, with no name, date, or price shown. The recipient chooses their own slot online at their convenience.

Fear of Flying Programme

AviaSim Geneva offers the same structured Stage Peur en Avion as the wider network — a 6-hour individual programme with a 97% success rate developed over more than 10 years. Working through every phase of commercial flight at the controls of the A320 simulator with a professional instructor, the programme has helped thousands of anxious passengers across France and the Geneva region genuinely transform their relationship with flying. Particularly relevant for the many Geneva-based international travellers and business passengers who fly regularly from Geneva-Cointrin and find the experience persistently stressful.

Plan Your Visit

AviaSim Geneva is located at 9 Rue des Jardins, 74240 Gaillard, inside the Hôtel Mercure Annemasse Porte de Genève — 8 minutes from Annemasse and 22 minutes from Geneva city centre via the Route de Malagnou. Ample parking is available at the hotel. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00. Book online at aviasim.fr. For weekdays, book at least 10 days ahead; for weekends and special dates, one month’s notice is recommended.