Flights from Bologna to Istanbul
Flying time from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST) is about 2h 20m (1,463 km). Lowest fare seen: $66 one-way, 1 stop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
IST → Istanbul, booked before you fly
A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.
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Airlines flying Bologna to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly BLQ–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Bologna to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $79 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $74. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $9323 Oct 2026 | $82 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $8925 Nov 2026 | $74 · 1 stop29 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $872 Dec 2026 | $77 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $8311 Jan 2027 | $74 · 1 stop16 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $7917 Feb 2027 | — |
| Mar 2027 | $10820 Mar 2027 | $100 · 1 stop20 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $11129 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $8711 May 2027 | — |
| Jun 2027 | $16016 Jun 2027 | $104 · 1 stop16 Jun 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | $1617 Jul 2027 | $125 · 1 stop7 Jul 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | $10226 Aug 2027 | — |
| Sept 2027 | $19530 Sept 2027 | $132 · 1 stop30 Sept 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $74 for November 2026, $74 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Bologna to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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