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Living in Grand-Saconnex
Grand-Saconnex (about 13,000 residents at the end of 2024, nearly 45% foreign nationals) is one of the canton's most international municipalities. Several international organisations are based here and the airport covers about a third of its territory.
New transport links, open or under construction, will further improve access.
Mid to higher rents
Who it suits
Staff of international organisations, international residents and families, frequent travellers.
What we like
- International organisations in the municipality and the Nations area next door.
- The airport and Palexpo right nearby.
- Direct motorway access via the Route des Nations.
Getting around
- Airport and Genève-Aéroport station nearby.
- The Nations tram (extension of line 15 to Ferney-Voltaire) is under construction, due to open at the end of 2028.
Urban projects
- Route des Nations — A new 1.2 km road, largely underground, opened in March 2024.
- Nations tram — Works since September 2025, opening announced for December 2028.
- Municipal major project — About 1,300 homes and a new centre around Place de Carantec.
Good to know
- Aircraft noise.
- Route de Ferney partly closed during tram works until 2028.
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- État de Genève — Route des Nations
- Ville de Genève — tram des Nations
- État de Genève — grand projet Grand-Saconnex
- OCSTAT — Mémento statistique 2025
Information checked in October 2026. Rent level: qualitative GE-Loue guide, not an official statistic.