Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bologna two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to BLQ start from 11:10 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 13:50 with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SAW to BLQ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Bologna (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus.
Pegasus leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SAW to BLQ flights, with 94.92% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and BLQ:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Sofia Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 1,058 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,232. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SAW to BLQ by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights that take off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel near BLQ if you're on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and discover more of Bologna and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bologna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you'd like to visit Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to BLQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
