Cheap flights from Genoa to Istanbul

January tends to offer lower prices on this route when demand is lighter after year-end travel. October through April generally sees more consistent pricing compared with summer peaks in August. Avoid booking around school holidays and the winter holiday period, when fares rise regardless of airline choice.

Full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines and ITA Airways often include checked baggage in their base fare, while low-cost options such as Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Volotea, and Vueling Airlines charge separately for luggage. Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Air Dolomiti provide connections through Frankfurt, Munich, or Amsterdam before reaching Istanbul.

Istanbul Airport serves most international arrivals and sits roughly an hour from the city centre by shuttle or taxi. Sabiha Gokcen handles some budget carriers and is closer to the Asian side of the city. Allow extra time for immigration queues during peak travel periods in summer months.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage before booking with low-cost carriers.
• Verify which Istanbul airport your flight lands at, as transfers differ significantly between locations.
• Review connection times if booking separate tickets on different airlines.
• Ensure you have the correct entry requirements for Turkey before departure.
• Consider flying mid-week when fares tend to be lower than weekend options.