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Flight deals from Bologna International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Bologna International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 555. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.AED 280 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Bologna International on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 280, select.
Istanbul.AED 286 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Bologna International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 286, select.
Istanbul.AED 290 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Bologna International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 290, select.
Istanbul.AED 303 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 9.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Bologna International on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 303, select.
Istanbul.AED 316 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 30.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Bologna International on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 316, select.
Istanbul.AED 320 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 26.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Bologna International on Tue, May 26, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 320, select.
Istanbul.AED 323 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 4.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Bologna International on Sat, Jul 4, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 323, select.
Istanbul.AED 336 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 15.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Bologna International on Fri, Jan 15, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 336, select.
Istanbul.AED 337 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Bologna International on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 337, select.
Istanbul.AED 341 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 8.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Bologna International on Mon, Mar 8, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 341, select.
Istanbul.AED 341 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 8.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Bologna International on Mon, Feb 8, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 341, select.
Istanbul.AED 354 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 29.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Bologna International on Sun, Nov 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 354, select.
Istanbul.AED 367 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Bologna International on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 367, select.
Istanbul.AED 367 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Bologna International on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 367, select.
Istanbul.AED 373 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 22.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Bologna International on Fri, May 22, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 373, select.
Istanbul.AED 375 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 26.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Bologna International on Mon, Apr 26, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 375, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bologna International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bologna International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from AED 320
Jun
from AED 280
Jul
from AED 323
Aug
from AED 290
Sep
from AED 286
Oct
from AED 303
Nov
from AED 316
Dec
from AED 337
Jan
from AED 336
Feb
from AED 341
Mar
from AED 341
Apr
from AED 375

Direct flights from Bologna International to Istanbul

Alternative Bologna International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Bologna International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
ClosestCheapest
from AED 280
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from AED 282
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Bologna to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 280
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week112

Finding cheap flights from Bologna International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Bologna International to Istanbul is AED 555. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Bologna International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, PIA and Thai Airways fly direct from Bologna International to Istanbul.
There are 112 flights per week flying from Bologna International to Istanbul, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Bologna International to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Bologna International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from AED 555.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bologna International Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Ryanair and Pegasus Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Bologna, where Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can choose from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BLQ to IST is the 10:40 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 19:55 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Leave enough time to get on your BLQ to Istanbul flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Start your trip at BLQ and travel nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Get on board with Turkish Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from BLQ to Istanbul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • Traveling from central Bologna to BLQ takes around 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 81% of flights leaving Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of BLQ.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul flight is AED 280. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 555. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from BLQ to Istanbul, book your trip six months before your departure.

  • November is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from BLQ to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Traveling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your flight from BLQ to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is about 48 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. After your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places ready to welcome you near SAW. Kick back and get cozy after your BLQ to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.

  • Before booking a Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to Istanbul in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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