Cheap Flights from Genoa to Istanbul Starting at $79

Flights from Genoa to Istanbul are operated by several airlines — LC Busre SAC, Wizz Air, and Ryanair. This allows passengers to flexibly choose flights based on departure time, cost, and additional services. The minimum ticket price starts at $79, making this destination accessible to travelers with different budgets. We help compare all available options in real time, so you can book tickets at the best value for money. The service ensures transparent search and lets you book affordable flights in just a few clicks.

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is a compact regional airport serving Liguria’s largest city and the surrounding coast, typically handling a mix of short-haul scheduled services and seasonal routes rather than long-haul hubs. Low-cost and legacy carriers often operate here, so fares can be competitive compared with larger Italian gateways. The airport sits about 6–8 km west of Genoa’s historic center; taxi rides usually take 15–25 minutes while buses to Piazza De Ferrari can take 30–40 minutes, with fares commonly in the low single-digit euros. Parking and check-in lines are generally manageable thanks to the airport’s size, but limited shopping and lounges mean fewer amenities than bigger hubs. For quick access to the city it can be very convenient, though connections and frequency may be more limited outside peak seasons.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s large international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers as well as many transfer passengers; it’s located about 35–45 km northwest of the historic center, with travel times typically 35–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic and 40–60 minutes by Havaist shuttle buses or public metro links, fares usually ranging from moderate to higher for taxis and modest for shuttles. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) sits on the Asian side and tends to be favored by budget and low-cost airlines as well as some domestic services; it’s roughly 40–50 km from central European-side districts, with travel times of 45–90 minutes via airport buses or ferries plus local transit and taxis at usually lower to moderate cost. Pros: IST offers wide connectivity and full-service facilities, while SAW can be cheaper and less crowded for some routes. Cons: both airports can involve substantial transfers or traffic delays for central-city access, and travelers should allow extra time when connecting between them.

The cost of a one-way flight from Genoa to Istanbul ranges from $79 (October 2025) to $236 (August 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $130–$133.