Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Bologna and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from 29 weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 13:10 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 16:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BLQ to SAW flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus.
With a reliable 81.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus has the best on-time performance for BLQ to SAW flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BLQ and SAW include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Rs20,146 is the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs41,510. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BLQ to SAW, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BLQ to SAW.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to Guglielmo Marconi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BLQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAW:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to SAW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.