Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Genoa Airport (GOA): what you need to know
Genoa's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Genoa nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SFO to GOA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and GOA:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Genoa Airport (GOA)
Reserve a hotel close to GOA if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Genoa Airport rental car and explore Genoa and beyond with your own wheels. Maggiore, Sicily by Car and ecovia are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Genoa Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Genoa Airport (GOA) to central Genoa
From Genoa Airport, Genoa is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Genoa Airport (GOA)
September is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Genoa in March.
The warmest month in Genoa is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to GOA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Genoa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south-east of Genoa, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Milan, about 121 kilometres north of Genoa. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are among the biggest draws.