Geneva to Pendik, Istanbul (GVA–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: XY | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h52-3h05 | – | – | XY |
| VF Valuair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Geneva
| Metric | GVA→SAW | LYS→SAW | BSL→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GVA | – | 60 mi | 115 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 10 | 26 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 5m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GVA: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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GVA–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GVA to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GVA to SAW is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Priština Adem Jashari, Vienna and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).