Flying from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA).
3 hours 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Geneve Airport flight.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Geneve Airport (GVA), with 22 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IST to GVA is the 6:50am Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 4pm with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to GVA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top carrier offers services from IST.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and GVA is Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to GVA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Pristina International Airport (PRN)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about setting out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA) flight ticket from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Istanbul to GVA with Pegasus. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of SAW.
Pegasus has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to GVA route.
If you're looking for a carrier known for its punctual service, book with Pegasus. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 80.0% for flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Geneve Airport.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport, browse these options when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Pristina International Airport (PRN)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to GVA flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel near GVA if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Geneve Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Geneva. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Rs15,104 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Geneve Airport. Return flights start at Rs39,178. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to GVA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Istanbul to Geneve Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Geneve Airport (GVA). Visit Geneva in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 29ºC. Book your Istanbul to GVA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 7ºC.
More about Geneva
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Geneva right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Geneve Airport:
Your Geneva visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without visiting Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
