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

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PC Pegasus
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Bologna to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 947 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

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, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DUB ~5h 27m MAN ~10h 22m OTP ~10h 56m FRA ~12h 0m BCN ~12h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,820
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric BLQ→SAW BGY→SAW
Distance from BLQ – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 28
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 40m
Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CET · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
947 mi / 1,523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 947 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to SAW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUB, MAN, OTP, FRA, BCN, FCO, MUC, BER, CMN, AMS, TIA, CGN, DUS, RMO, CRL, SKP, DXB, VIE, MAD, STN, CPH, SVQ, SOF and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours 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 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 ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. 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

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).