Flights from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Getting to Guglielmo Marconi from Istanbul Airport is very straight forward. There are 2 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The official airport code for Guglielmo Marconi is BLQ and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
When arriving at Istanbul Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ):
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Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:00 | 19:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 14:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 11:00 and 19:40.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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| Tuesday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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| Wednesday | 11:00
19:40
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| Thursday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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| Friday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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| Saturday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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| Sunday | 11:00
14:50
19:40
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 47 Minutes | |
| Venice to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 28 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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