Cheap flights from Bologna to Istanbul

Travel around late winter and early spring often offers better pricing than peak periods. February tends to have lower demand after New Year travel and before spring holidays begin. Avoid booking during school breaks in Italy or Turkey when prices typically increase regardless of the month.

Some carriers route through their hubs: Air Serbia connects via Belgrade, LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw, Aegean Airlines through Athens, and Lufthansa using Munich or Frankfurt. Wizz Air operates direct low-cost flights while Turkish Airlines provides full-service connections with meals included. Budget options like Pegasus and FLYONE offer basic fares without extra services.

You land at one of two airports depending on your airline choice. Istanbul Airport sits in the northwest portion of the city, roughly half an hour from central districts by road transport. Sabiha Gokcen serves the Asian side further east, requiring a longer commute across the Bosphorus to reach the European center.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Istanbul

15.7 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify which Bologna airport your flight departs from before confirming any booking.
• Review what baggage allowance each airline includes with your ticket class.
• Confirm connection times if you book separate tickets for different legs of the journey.
• Check passport validity requirements for Turkish entry based on your citizenship.
• Consider that fares may rise significantly during local festivals or school holidays in either country.