Pendik, Istanbul to Bologna (SAW–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–BLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 7 | 321 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→BLQ | IST→BLQ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 49 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Bologna.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Apply at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, the consulate in Istanbul, or through a VFS Global center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.
Italy is one of the most popular Schengen visa destinations for Turkish nationals. If Italy is your main destination, apply at the Italian consulate. Multi-entry visas valid for 1 to 5 years are issued to travelers with a clean Schengen history. The large Turkish community in Italy (concentrated in Rome and Milan) means family visit applications are common. A valid multi-entry Schengen visa from any member state covers Italy as well.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and Pegasus. Istanbul to Milan Malpensa (MXP) runs about 2 hours 45 minutes. Venice (VCE), Naples (NAP), and Bologna (BLQ) also have direct connections. Italy uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. Rome Metro costs EUR 1.50 per single ride. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes (EUR 30 to EUR 90), Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes (EUR 20 to EUR 50), and Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes.
SAW–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to BLQ
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to BLQ is about 2 hours 45 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 Vienna, Chişinău and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).