Travelling from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Gothenburg.
Every week, there are 11 Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, go for the 11:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:45 with Turkish Airlines.
Your GOT to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GOT and IST:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
R 1,398 is currently the best price for a one-way Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,752. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GOT to IST.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from GOT reach their destination on time.
To get to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport from central Gothenburg, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GOT:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're getting in on a late Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near IST:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GOT to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
