What is the most punctual flight time for Bologna to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Bologna to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Bologna to Istanbul delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Bologna and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

Lufthansa and Air Serbia can get you from Bologna to Istanbul Airport in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. The distance from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is about 909 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Bologna to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from BLQ to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Bologna, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Pakistan International Airlines (90%), Turkish Airlines (80%), Thai Airways( 76%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Bologna to Istanbul?

For a flight from Bologna to Istanbul, you will be flying from Guglielmo Marconi. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) is just 3.8 mi from the center of the city. Guglielmo Marconi is the only Bologna airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi on a regular basis.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

The best time to book flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport (average of £142). Flying from Bologna to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BLQ to IST?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bologna to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £197 and £284 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £152 on Lufthansa (13 Oct–23 Oct).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Bologna to Istanbul?
For a flight from Bologna to Istanbul, you will be flying from Guglielmo Marconi. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) is just 3.8 mi from the center of the city. Guglielmo Marconi is the only Bologna airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 0 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?
Lufthansa and Air Serbia can get you from Bologna to Istanbul Airport in just under 14h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. The distance from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is about 909 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?
Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Bologna, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Pakistan International Airlines (90%), Turkish Airlines (80%), Thai Airways( 76%).
Can I find deals for flights from Bologna to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bologna to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bologna to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bologna to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bologna to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport (average of £142). Flying from Bologna to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The best time to book flights from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BLQ to IST?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bologna to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Bologna to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bologna to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £197 and £284 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £152 on Lufthansa (13 Oct–23 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Bologna to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from BLQ to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Bologna to Istanbul delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Bologna and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Bologna to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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Bologna to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £197 and £284 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £152 on Lufthansa (13 Oct–23 Oct).