Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Geneva is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are six Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport flights. If you want to get going early, jump on the 11:00 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 11:45 with Pegasus.
Your SAW to GVA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Geneva (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Pegasus.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for SAW to GVA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAW and GVA include:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Pristina International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
R 1,075 is the lowest price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,426. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAW to GVA, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAW to GVA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights leaving from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
If you're getting in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GVA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Geneva's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Geneve Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Geneva. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Geneva in November.
When reserving your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAW to GVA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Geneva, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to tick off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Switzerland, head for Basel, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises are highlights.
