Cheap flights from Bologna to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bologna to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $178
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul is currently $178
Cheapest one-way flight $83
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Bologna to Istanbul is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway $256
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bologna to Istanbul is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights $606
Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul is currently $606
Fastest flight 2 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Bologna to Istanbul takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Bologna to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $150–290
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $350–480

Popular airlines from Bologna to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $273
    Typical price: $285–850
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    BLQ - IST Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $178
    Typical price: $190–540
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BLQ - SAW Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $223
    Typical price: $265–850
    48 weekly connecting flights
    BLQ - IST Every day
  • KLM
    from $343
    Typical price: $450–900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BLQ - IST Every day
  • Air France
    from $414
    Typical price: $420–1,000
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BLQ - IST Every day
  • British Airways
    from $397
    Typical price: $650–1,300
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BLQ - IST Every day

Popular airports near Bologna

  • Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
    Bologna Italy 23 min 3 mi
  • Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
    Milan Italy 2 hr 57 min 150 mi
  • Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)
    Milan Italy 2 hr 44 min 114 mi
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
    Venice Italy 1 hr 49 min 85 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Bologna to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Bologna to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $150 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $273, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $178, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $223, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $343, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $414, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $397, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul starts at $178 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Wed, May 20.
2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Bologna to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bologna to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Bologna to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Bologna to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 48 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bologna to Istanbul are:
  • Pegasus offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Bologna and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $273, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $178, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $223, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $343, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $414, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Bologna to Istanbul is $397, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Bologna to Istanbul.
  • There are 21 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bologna and Istanbul at price $256 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly direct from Bologna to Istanbul.
  • There are 21 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Bologna and Istanbul start at $178 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bologna to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Bologna and Istanbul start at $606 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bologna and Istanbul start at $178 from Thu, Jun 18 to Mon, Jun 22.
To book business class trips from Bologna to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Bologna and Istanbul starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Bologna and Istanbul at price $256 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Bologna to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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