Geneva to Pendik, Istanbul (GVA–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PC956
PC Pegasus
320
12:00 PM
CET T1
5:05 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC953
PC Pegasus
321
12:31 PM
+03
1:35 PM
CET
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF329
VF AJet
73H
1:50 PM
+03
3:10 PM
CET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Geneva to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 3h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

GVA–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to SAW.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,779
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.

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric GVA→SAW LYS→SAW BSL→SAW
Distance from GVA 60 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 17
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 10m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CET · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
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.

GVA–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GVA to SAW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNG, PRG, SVQ, SKP, FRA, ZRH, BEY, TIA, RUH, DUB, JED, AMS, STN, PRN, MAN, DUS, DXB, MUC, FCO, DOH, SSH, CMN, VIE, BCN, BHX, NCE, ORY, MAD, TBS, HAM, HRG, CPH, EDI, BEG, ALG, AUH, BER, HEL, ARN, BIO and OSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Geneva.
Yes, return flights from SAW to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYS and 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 SAW

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to SAW ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).