Travelling from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA): What you need to know
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is located in Genoa. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to GOA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to GOA departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GOA:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to GOA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
About Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GOA and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport rental car and explore Genoa and beyond with your own wheels. Maggiore, Sicily by Car and ecovia are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to central Genoa
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Genoa. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is $91. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $192. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to GOA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA). Visit Genoa in January for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Genoa is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Istanbul to GOA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Genoa
Start your Genoa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Genoa wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
Explore more of Italy
Genoa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres north of Genoa, a visit to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, head for Turin, roughly 121 kilometres northwest of Genoa. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are among its highlights.
