Traveling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport is 3 hours 21 minutes. Geneva's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Geneva 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport start from 11:00 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last flight of the day is the 14:20 service with Pegasus. Overall, you can choose from 6 weekly services from SAW to GVA.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Geneva (and exploring more of Switzerland!) is simple with Pegasus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAW and GVA include:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Pristina International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Switzerland, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to GVA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport is C$35. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$100. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from SAW to GVA by booking 4 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Traveling from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GVA instead:
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the center of Geneva. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 24 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Geneva in November.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Geneve Airport for July if you want to go to Geneva during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip right by finding a fantastic stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SAW to GVA, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
United Nations Office at Geneva and Broken Chair are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Geneva travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at St. Pierre Cathedral.
Complete your Geneva trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Geneve Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Geneva.
