Travelling from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Genoa is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is located in Genoa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to GOA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Istanbul to GOA that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and GOA include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
From the centre of Istanbul, IST is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Istanbul to GOA? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GOA instead:
Getting from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to central Genoa
From Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
C$103 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. Return flights start from C$218. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from Istanbul to GOA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding flight tickets from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Genoa. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Genoa. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Istanbul to GOA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Genoa
Start your Genoa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Aquarium of Genoa, Palazzo Ducale and La Strada Nuove Elisystema di Palazzi dei Rolli are major attractions which should feature on every Genoa itinerary.
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