Cheap flights from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)
BLQ — IST
Jan 14 — Jan 211
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $318 |
Good round-trip deal | $796 or less |
Good one-way deal | $182 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Bologna to Istanbul
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bologna to Istanbul in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bologna-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bologna-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bologna-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bologna-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bologna-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bologna to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport (average of $96). Flying from Bologna to Istanbul Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BLQ to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Bologna to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Bologna to Istanbul delayed?
About 4% of weekly flights between Bologna and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Bologna to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bologna to Istanbul flights?
Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Bologna to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
7.8
Food
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChandra,Nov 2025
ATL - IST
Crew
7.8
Food
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChandra,Nov 2025
ATL - IST
Crew
7.8
Food
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.3
Overall
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChandra,Nov 2025
ATL - IST
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Top 2 airlines flying from Bologna to Istanbul
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$144 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$311 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |