Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Bologna (BLQ)

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Flight deals from Istanbul to Bologna International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Bologna International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $286. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Bologna.$231 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bologna International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Bologna.$248 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bologna International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.

Bologna.$257 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Bologna International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Bologna.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bologna International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Bologna.$266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bologna International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $266, select.

Bologna.$267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bologna International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Bologna.$267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bologna International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Bologna.$269 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.

Bologna.$270 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.

Bologna.$274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.

Bologna.$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Bologna.$279 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

Bologna.$284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Bologna International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

Bologna.$284 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bologna International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

Bologna.$286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bologna International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.

Bologna.$292 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Bologna International.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Bologna International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Bologna International flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Bologna International

Istanbul to Bologna International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Bologna below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bologna International.

Istanbul to Bologna: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$231
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	2 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	57

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

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Bologna International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Bologna International is $231. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International?

2 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bologna International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Bologna International?

Turkish Airlines, PIA and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Bologna International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Bologna International?

As of June 2026, there are 57 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Bologna International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Bologna International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Bologna International?

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 Bologna International 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Bologna?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bologna is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Bologna International with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Bologna International is Pegasus Airlines .

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

There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
The average duration of a direct Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IST to BLQ is with Turkish Airlines at 5:55pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to BLQ, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IST to BLQ.
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Prefer to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to BLQ can be booked with Pegasus.
Pegasus Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from SAW to BLQ.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport tend to arrive on time more often with Pegasus Airlines compared to other carriers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to BLQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.

About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

Have a late flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BLQ and hit the pillow fast:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.

Getting from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna

Central Bologna is around 6 kilometres from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.

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

Currently, $112 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $231. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to BLQ.
February is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is the busiest month to travel to Bologna. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
Book a Istanbul to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Bologna

Start your Bologna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Piazza Maggiore and St. Peter's Basilica Church are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Bologna to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Two Towers.

Explore more of Italy

Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No trip is complete without dropping by Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.