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Mon, Dec 14
Bologna BLQIstanbul SAW

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Wed, Dec 9
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Mon, Dec 14 – Fri, Dec 18
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
Arrive to
Sabiha Gökçen International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1524 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 30.11Tue 01.12Wed 02.12Thu 03.12Fri 04.12Sat 05.12Sun 06.12
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bologna to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
Wizz AirWZZW6No

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
303
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Nov
70%
20°C12°C
21 Nov
85%
15°C12°C
Sunday
15 Nov
51%
13°C11°C
22 Nov
81%
12°C9°C
Monday
16 Nov
15%
14°C11°C
23 Nov
57%
11°C7°C
Tuesday
17 Nov
17%
16°C12°C
24 Nov
12°C6°C
Wednesday
18 Nov
71%
18°C15°C
25 Nov
57%
14°C9°C
Thursday
19 Nov
79%
16°C14°C
26 Nov
40%
15°C12°C
Friday
20 Nov
59%
16°C13°C
27 Nov
36%
15°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, or Istanbul Airport. The distance between Bologna and Istanbul is 1524 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, and Wizz Air. Bologna and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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