Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 946 miles (1,522 km) apart. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sofia, Skopje and Belgrade and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BLQ to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
BLQ to SAW with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sofia (SOF)Ryanair, then Pegasus
- Via Skopje (SKP)Wizz Air, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Tirana (TIA)Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Ryanair and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Budapest (BUD)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines and Ryanair, then Pegasus
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines and Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Munich (MUC)Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Chisinau (RMO)Fly One and Wizz Air Malta, then Pegasus5F
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Prague (PRG)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Marseille (MRS)Ryanair, then Pegasus
- Via Lyon (LYS)Twin Jet, then Pegasus and AJet
BLQ to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BLQ to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Bologna (BLQ) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Bologna from Istanbul by plane?
Bologna (BLQ) and Istanbul (SAW) are 946 miles (1,522 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BLQ to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BLQ to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Bologna and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Sofia (SOF), Skopje (SKP), Belgrade (BEG), Tirana (TIA) and Bucharest (OTP).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.