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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Geneva to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.169 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with SWISS and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Geneva on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 169 €, select.
Istanbul.175 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Geneva on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Istanbul.176 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Geneva on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.
Istanbul.176 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Geneva on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 176 €, select.
Istanbul.177 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Geneva on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
Istanbul.177 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Geneva on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 177 €, select.
Istanbul.188 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Geneva on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Istanbul.207 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Geneva on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Geneva.Price includes taxes and charges.From 207 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Geneva to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Geneva to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from 218 €
Jun
from 169 €
Jul
from 227 €
Aug
from 275 €
Sep
from 224 €
Oct
from 220 €
Nov
from 176 €
Dec
from 175 €
Jan
from 188 €
Feb
from 177 €
Mar
from 177 €
Apr
from 222 €

Direct flights from Geneva to Istanbul

Geneva to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Geneva to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Geneva to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found169 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week127

Finding cheap flights from Geneva to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Geneva to Istanbul is 169 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Geneva to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Oman Air fly direct from Geneva to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 127 flights per week flying from Geneva to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Geneva to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Geneva Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 2 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Geneva.

  • Flights from GVA to IST start at 10:25 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 19:10 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 59 weekly Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Your GVA to IST flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Flying during a peak month such as March? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Flying into Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GVA and IST:

    • Skopje International Airport

    • Dubrovnik Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • 75 € is currently the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at 169 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from GVA to IST, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GVA to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)

  • Of all flights leaving Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Geneve Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're landing on a late Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Geneve Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GVA to IST around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key highlights.

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