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Flights from Genoa to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Genoa to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Budapest or Rome, about 4h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 44m
GOAISTBUD

Genoa to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Budapest or Rome

Best ways to fly from Genoa to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
GOA Budapest (BUD) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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2
GOA Rome (FCO) IST
Leg 1: Aeroitalia, ITA Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 44m
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3
GOA Tirana (TIA) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 38m
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GOA Naples (NAP) IST
Leg 1: Volotea, Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 45m
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5
GOA Bucharest (OTP) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 46m
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GOA Bari (BRI) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,675 km1,040 miles
Journey time
4h 44mestimate
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Genoa
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
GOA → IST, SAW

Flights from Genoa to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Genoa to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Budapest, Rome and Tirana. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Genoa to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,675 km.
Where do you change planes between Genoa and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Budapest (BUD), Rome (FCO), Tirana (TIA) and Naples (NAP). Wizz Air flies both legs via Budapest, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Genoa and Istanbul?
Genoa: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Genoa and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Genoa.

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