Cheapest airlines flights from Istanbul to Bologna

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

Search for direct flights from Istanbul to Bologna in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$62, and round-trip direct flights start at US$112.

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

Istanbul to Bologna Flight Details

The distance between Istanbul and Bologna is about 1,488.93 km. The average flying time from Istanbul to Bologna is around 2 hours 40 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$54
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$112
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,488.93 km
Average flight time2 hours 40 minutes
Popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Flight statistics for the Istanbul–Bologna route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Bologna

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul to Bologna is Feb, with an average price of US$124; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Sep, with an average price of up to US$416.

US$416
US$270
US$124
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    Cheapest
  • US$155
    Jan
  • US$124
    Feb
  • US$163
    Mar
  • US$157
    Apr
  • US$262
    May
  • US$245
    Jun
  • US$220
    Jul
  • US$270
    Aug
  • US$416
    Sep
  • US$198
    Oct
  • US$234
    Nov
  • US$140
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Istanbul to Bologna 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 Istanbul to Bologna is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

US$297
US$258
US$219
US$180
    Cheapest
  • US$267
    Mon
  • US$248
    Tue
  • US$221
    Wed
  • US$219
    Thu
  • US$271
    Fri
  • US$279
    Sat
  • US$296
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as US$54 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to BLQ on Fri, Feb 27), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$112 departing on Sat, Jan 31 and returning on Tue, Feb 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Bologna with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines Turkish 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 40 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Bologna.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Bologna 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 28 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Bologna. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC1217 (11:57) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1325 (18:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Bologna, 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 Fri, Feb 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$54.
    · 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 Bologna travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Bologna is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Bologna on January 29, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at US$72.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bologna, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (SAW-BLQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
  • The time difference between Bologna and Istanbul 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Istanbul to Bologna

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Bologna?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Istanbul to Bologna on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Pegasus Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Istanbul to Bologna, with fares starting at US$179.

US$87
US$172
US$258
US$343
US$428
Air Serbia
US$172
Air Serbia
Pegasus Airlines
US$179
Pegasus Airlines
AEGEAN
US$187
AEGEAN
Fly One Airline
US$213
Fly One Airline
Turkish Airlines
US$369
Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa
US$428
Lufthansa

Which airline operates the most flights from Istanbul to Bologna?

Total flights from Istanbul to Bologna across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Turkish Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Istanbul to Bologna, with 23 flights per week.

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1
12
23
Turkish Airlines
23
Turkish Airlines
Thai Airways
15
Thai Airways
Pegasus Airlines
8
Pegasus Airlines
Freebird Airlines
1
Freebird Airlines

How many flights fly from Istanbul to Bologna daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Istanbul to Bologna within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Istanbul to Bologna is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

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27
24
21
Highest
24
Mon
26
Tue
24
Wed
24
Thu
30
Fri
30
Sat
29
Sun