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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF330
VF Valuair
73H
1:20 PM
CEST T1
5:30 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC954+1
PC Pegasus
321
2:15 PM
CEST T1
6:20 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY5954cs
XY flyn
321
2:15 PM
CEST T1
6:20 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC956+1
PC Pegasus
321
5:20 PM
CEST T1
9:25 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY5956cs
XY flyn
321
5:20 PM
CEST T1
9:25 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF329
VF Valuair
73H
10:00 AM
+03
12:20 PM
CEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY5953cs
XY flyn
321
11:00 AM
+03
1:15 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC953+1
PC Pegasus
321
11:00 AM
+03
1:15 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY5955cs
XY flyn
321
2:05 PM
+03
4:20 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC955+1
PC Pegasus
320
2:05 PM
+03
4:20 PM
CEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Geneva to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

GVA–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 53 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 Also: XY 14 321 3h05 XY
VF Valuair 6 73H 3h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC, XY
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (20 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
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,987
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 2 2 2
Weekly flights 34 10 23
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
GVA: CEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m.
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 to 3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 35 return
1-stop connections53 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 to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from GVA to SAW. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NCE, HAM, BUD, STN, BHX, SVQ, VCE, TNG, RMF, ZRH, MAN, CDG, FRA, EDI, TIA, BRU, AMS, BEY, PRN, MUC, HEL, ALG, JED, CAI, PRG, DUB, RUH, MAD, DXB, VIE, AYT, DOH, ATH, ARN, ADB, CMN, TBS, BEG, OPF, BCN, CPH, SSH, FCO, DUS, BRS, BER, ORY, HRG, OTP, SKP, OSL, BIO and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour 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 and Valuair. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GVA to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to SAW ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).