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Cheap flights from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (IST)

BLQ — IST
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$223

Good round-trip deal

$636 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-Istanbul flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi 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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bologna-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bologna-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport

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 January 23, 2026.

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 $204). 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 January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 January 29, 2026.
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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NQZ - IST

First of all, my flight got delayed. When I had a registration in Astana, the girl who was working on a desk was too lazy to fill out my info and that’s why she gave me only 2 tickets instead of 3. While boarding I realized it and had to talk to another worker who was solving this problem. My seat was near emergency door, people in front were reclining their seats, but I couldn’t- that made me have a little space to sit, move, etc. That was really uncomfortable. So the flight itself also took longer and I didn’t have time to reach another gate for next flight, even tho flight attendant said plane will be in time. I had to go to Turkish Airlines main office, most of workers didn’t speak enough good English to explain properly where it is. It also took me like 1,5 hours to solve. I was not satisfied with the flight at all this time.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

    Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bologna to Istanbul. 2 airlines have flights from Guglielmo Marconi to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bologna to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $136. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bologna to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bologna to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bologna to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 $204). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bologna to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bologna to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$136Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$161Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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