Flights Bologna → Istanbul
BLQ → SAW
How long is the flight from Bologna to Istanbul?
The flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Bologna to Istanbul, operating with aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in Istanbul sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 48.4 million passengers, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Bologna (BLQ) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bologna the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW) heads east for about 1,523 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Bologna the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airlines operating BLQ-SAW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BLQ-SAW
The flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Bologna-Istanbul route is about 1,523 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
