- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 923 miles (1486 km) distance in 2h 40m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 923 miles (1486 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
1486 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Bologna will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 7 flights that leave Istanbul for Bologna onTue, Jun 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct flights cover the 1486 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the longest flights will take 10 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Bologna flights for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ7061 · AZ1321 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 14h40 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7061 · AZ1319 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h40 | 2:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7061 · AZ1317 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h20 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1321+ AZ7061 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 14h40 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1317+ AZ7061 | 9:05 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h20 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ GQ830 · GQ671 | 9:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 16h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
5F5326 · 5F5295+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 9:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 11h36 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
5F5326 · 5F5295+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 9:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 10h02 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
5F5326 · 5F5295+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 9:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 11h22 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
A3991 · A3664+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 10:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 14h26 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
A3991 · A3682 | 10:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 5h30 | 3:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3991 · A3664+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 14h53 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ7049 · AZ1317 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 7h25 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7049 · AZ1321 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1317+ AZ7049 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 7h25 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7049 · AZ1311 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 23h20 | 10:20 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1321+ AZ7049 | 12:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK832 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 13h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
TK1895+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 12:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 8h42 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1895+ Regionale TRENORD 80356+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 | 12:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 6h44 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1895+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 12:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 8h56 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1323 | 12:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 2h35 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1895+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 12:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h45 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
AZ7035 · AZ1311 | 12:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 22h50 | 10:20 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7035 · AZ1321 | 12:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h15 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7035 · AZ1317 | 12:30 PM Istanbul Airport | 6h55 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
A33153+ A3664+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 1:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h46 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
A33153+ A3664+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 12h13 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1299 · LH256+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h11 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1299 · LH256+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h38 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO134 · LO319+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h11 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO134 · LO319+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 11h38 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1299 · LH116+ LH9486 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h45 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA717 · BA544 | 3:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h10 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1875+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 3:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h43 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1875+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 3:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 9h16 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1875+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 3:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 8h45 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TK1325 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 2h40 | 6:20 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ7033 · AZ1321 | 4:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 7h00 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7033 · AZ1319 | 4:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 23h00 | 2:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7033+ AZ1321 | 4:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 7h00 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7033 · AZ1311 | 4:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 18h35 | 10:20 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1301+ EN8884 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 6h45 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1301+ LH5678 | 5:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 6h45 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA719 · BA540 | 8:15 PM Istanbul Airport | 15h35 | 10:50 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7029 · AZ1319 | 9:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 17h55 | 2:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7029+ AZ1311 | 9:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 13h25 | 10:15 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7029+ AZ1319 | 9:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 17h35 | 2:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7029 · AZ1311 | 9:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 13h30 | 10:20 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7029 · AZ1317 | 9:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 21h35 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY3181 · VY6524 | 10:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 10h35 | 7:55 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
![]() | 1:25 AM Istanbul | 10h35 | 12:00 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 AM Istanbul | 7h40 | 9:30 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Bologna's leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palazzo near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna's main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic central district of narrow lanes behind Piazza Maggiore, popular for its atmosphere, old shops, and lively street scenes.
Famous porticoed route climbing from the city to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's defining urban experiences.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a benchmark of traditional home cooking.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is a festive Bolognese specialty closely tied to local culinary identity.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Respected modern trattoria focused on high-quality regional ingredients, excellent pasta, and carefully prepared traditional Emilian dishes.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces, ideal for an informal authentic meal.
Historic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and other classic local dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: budget eats are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport -> Bologna Centrale
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