Geneva to Ankara (GVA–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF Valuair
7M8
6:25 PM
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10:40 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 50m PCXY → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 5h 13m ENLHLX → VFXQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
OTP Otopeni 5h 15m A2 → VF Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 25m 6EPKTG → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 49m ACAIET → PCVFXQ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h XQ → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
BRU Zaventem 6h 25m ACETLX → SNXQ Zaventem (BRU) to Ankara flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 38m ACAIAZ → LXXQ Zurich (ZRH) to Ankara flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 46m 6EAMG3 → VFXQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Ankara flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 50m IBLALL → VF Barcelona (BCN) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Geneva to Ankara
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,411 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

GVA–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,411 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Geneva flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 2 7M8 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to ESB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SAW ~4h 50m MUC ~5h 13m OTP ~5h 15m IST ~5h 25m FRA ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,340
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric GVA→ESB BSL→ESB
Distance from GVA – 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 5m
Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,411 mi / 2,271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. No eVisa or pre-registration is needed. You just go through immigration with your passport.

The 90-day limit is strictly cumulative over any rolling 180-day window. If you plan to work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at the Turkish consulate in Zurich or Bern before travel. Overstaying leads to fines and potential entry bans on future visits.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,411 mi / 2,271 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,411 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GVA to ESB: Valuair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Munich and Bucharest Henri Coandă.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
Nearby alternatives include BSL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to ESB

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to ESB is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,411 miles (2,271 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Munich and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).