Bologna to Pendik, Istanbul (BLQ–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
PC1218
PC Pegasus
321
3:25 PM
CEST
6:55 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1217
PC Pegasus
321
12:35 PM
+03
2:20 PM
CEST
2h 45m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FCO Rome 4h 25m AFARAZ AZPCVF Rome (FCO) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
OTP Otopeni 4h 43m FRW4 PC Otopeni (OTP) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
TIA Rinas 4h 45m FRW4 PCVF Rinas (TIA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 53m A3FRV7 PC Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
PRG Prague 5h FR PCVF Prague (PRG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
VIE Vienna 5h 10m AZFRMS PCVF Vienna (VIE) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 5h 20m ACAZCA PCVF Munich (MUC) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 30m ACAZEN PCVF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 51m AFAMG3 VF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
BUD Budapest 5h 55m FR PCVF Budapest (BUD) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
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Bologna to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 947 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

BLQ–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 2h30
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,421
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric BLQ→SAW VCE→SAW BGY→SAW
Distance from BLQ 85 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 4 31
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 25m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
947 mi / 1,523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application or eVisa is needed. A passport or national ID card is accepted for entry. Passport must be valid for at least 5 months beyond the intended stay.

BLQ–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance947 mi / 1,523 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 947 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BLQ to SAW: Pegasus.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Bucharest Henri Coandă and Tirana.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from SAW to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VCE and BGY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to SAW

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to SAW is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 947 miles (1,523 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Bucharest Henri Coandă and Tirana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Venezia (VE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).