Cheapest airlines flights from Bologna to Istanbul

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Bologna to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bologna to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$73, and round-trip direct flights start at US$106.

Displayed flight fares from Bologna to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Bologna to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Bologna and Istanbul is about 1,488.93 km. The average flying time from Bologna to Istanbul is around 2 hours 39 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$60
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$106
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,488.93 km
Average flight time2 hours 39 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Bologna–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Bologna to Istanbul

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

The average price of one-way flights from Bologna to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bologna to Istanbul is Feb, with an average price of US$124; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Apr, with an average price of up to US$294.

US$294
US$209
US$124
US$39
    Cheapest
  • US$134
    Jan
  • US$124
    Feb
  • US$146
    Mar
  • US$294
    Apr
  • US$198
    May
  • US$193
    Jun
  • US$281
    Jul
  • US$244
    Aug
  • US$190
    Sep
  • US$152
    Oct
  • US$182
    Nov
  • US$185
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Bologna to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bologna to Istanbul is Mar, with an average price of US$215; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$705.

US$705
US$460
US$215
0
    Cheapest
  • US$305
    Jan
  • US$231
    Feb
  • US$215
    Mar
  • US$530
    Apr
  • US$425
    May
  • US$356
    Jun
  • US$453
    Jul
  • US$705
    Aug
  • US$421
    Sep
  • US$408
    Oct
  • US$323
    Nov
  • US$446
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Istanbul?

Average weekly flight prices from Bologna to Istanbul by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Bologna to Istanbul is Sun, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

US$348
US$296
US$243
US$191
    Cheapest
  • US$274
    Mon
  • US$295
    Tue
  • US$253
    Wed
  • US$250
    Thu
  • US$266
    Fri
  • US$348
    Sat
  • US$243
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bologna to Istanbul (BLQ-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Wizz Air Malta offers one-way fares as low as US$60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BLQ to SAW on Sun, Mar 1), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$106 departing on Sat, Feb 7 and returning on Sat, Feb 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bologna to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 39 minutes to fly from Bologna to Istanbul.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 27 flight per week flying from Bologna to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1324 (16:22) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC1218 (14:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bologna to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$60.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Bologna to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bologna to Istanbul on January 21, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at US$30.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul Airport (BLQ-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Bologna is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.