Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Geneva.
Each week, there are six Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 14:10 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 14:20 with Pegasus.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GVA to SAW flight.
Flying during a peak time such as March? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering GVA to SAW flights, with 68.24% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between GVA and SAW include:
Skopje International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Currently, R 1,295 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,377. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to SAW by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GVA to SAW.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to Geneve Airport's on-time performance, 65.81% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GVA:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
When booking your flight from Geneve Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GVA to SAW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.