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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Bologna

  • Lowest recent price
    C$145
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 35 min
  • Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports BLQ
  • Best days to book Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    C$298

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Bologna

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
4 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Bologna
2h 40m
Non-stop
SAW–BLQ

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
4 Nov, Wed
Istanbul – Bologna
2h 40m
Non-stop
IST–BLQ
Shortest Flight

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
21 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Bologna
2h 35m
Non-stop
IST–BLQ

Last update: 21 October 2026 10:55

Direct flights from Istanbul to Bologna

Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Bologna Flights

Cheapest Day4 November Wednesday
Best Price
C$145
Average Price
C$298
C$452
C$145
C$452
21Wed
Oct
C$145
04Wed
Nov

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to Istanbul Airport from different parts of Istanbul by bus, metro, Havaist, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • You can reach Istanbul Airport from the districts of Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey to Istanbul Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes from Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes from Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes from Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes from Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Sarıyer.
  • Keep in mind that traffic on the roads to the airport can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so travel times may be longer.
Metro
  • From the city center, you can take the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul New Airport metro line to the airport.
  • The metro provides direct access to the airport from the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe stations.
  • Gayrettepe station is one of Istanbul's major transfer points. You can reach it by metrobus, bus, or the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line, then transfer to the airport metro.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:40.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • You can reach Istanbul Airport from key locations across Istanbul on Havaist buses.
  • Havaist buses make it easy to get to the airport from Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • For detailed information on timetables and fares, you can visit the official Havaist website or contact a customer service representative.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • When traveling from the city center to the airport, any bridge and toll road fees along the route are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can get to Istanbul Airport from the city center by renting a car.
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, or any of the many other companies with an office at the airport, and use the vehicle delivery points at the airport.
Transfer
  • You can travel from the city center to the airport in luxury and comfort with a private transfer service.
  • Since transfer is somewhat more expensive than the other options, you may want to share the cost with friends.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.

Transportation to Bologna City Center from Airport

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is located 6 kilometers away from the city center in Bologna city of Italy, is the 7th busiest airport in Italy and serves both the country and the world internationally. Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is a medium-sized airport, welcomes many tourists every year.

There are many means of transport to get to the city center and other parts of the city from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center. Taxi, bus, and train are the transportation options for transportation from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In addition, it is also possible to go to the city center by renting a car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the options to reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can get to the city center in a very short time by the taxi that stands out with its comfortable and fast service in traffic. Considering the short distance to be covered, it is an affordable option that will not cost a bomb. Cotabo and Radiotaxi are among the taxi companies that serve at the airport and wait for you as soon as your plane lands.

Bus

You can also reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport by bus. You have the opportunity to travel to the inner parts of the city as well as other cities in Italy. So, you can reach your destination in at least 20 minutes or 4 hours maximum depending on where you want to go. The buses, which are more economical compared to taxis, offer a comfortable journey as well as advanced technology service for you.

Train

The Bologna Railway Station in Bologna, which has the most advanced railway system in Italy, is 6 kilometers away from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. From the airport, you take a taxi or get on Aerobus buses to the Bologna Railway Station, where you can get on the trains and reach any part of the city or the country both economically and fast.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another option to get to the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can easily rent the car you want thanks to the car rental companies at the airport and comfortable travel wherever you want to go. Autovia, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Inter Rent, Goldcar Rental, Hertz, Firefly, Dollar, Thrifty, Locauto Rent, Enterprise, Maggiore, Noleggiare, Sicily By Car, Autoeuropa and Sixt are the car rental companies providing this service at the airport.

Bologna Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
21 Oct
Rain
24°16°
Thursday
22 Oct
Cloudy
21°11°
Friday
23 Oct
Fog
22°10°
Saturday
24 Oct
Rain
18°9°
Sunday
25 Oct
Cloudy
16°6°

More Information About Bologna

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Bologna flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Bologna flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Bologna flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Bologna is 1479 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Bologna flights is Wednesday.
Pegasus, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Bologna.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately C$111.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Turkish Airlines
C$229
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Pegasus
C$111
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Vueling Airlines
C$218
1 piece of handbag (40x30x20 cm cm)
Lufthansa
C$241
—
Aegean Airlines
C$184
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
Air Serbia
C$196
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 21.10.2026

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