How to find cheap flights to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is $545. A return plane ticket to BLQ right now is $1,267.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Bologna, where Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Bologna. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to get to Bologna, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Guglielmo Marconi Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Bologna
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Bologna in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BLQ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Bologna at its liveliest, lock in your flights to BLQ for June. Going on holiday during peak periods typically means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bologna are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Bologna, with averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -1ºC (30ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bologna.
The wettest time of year is May. Travel then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Flying to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Bologna nice and easy:
If you want to fly with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your BLQ plane ticket with LEVEL. Up to 96% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
Your flight will land in the UTC+1 timezone at BLQ.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to BLQ? These hotels near Guglielmo Marconi Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
You can book a car hire in BLQ with top companies such as Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24. Buckle up and get ready to discover Bologna and beyond.
Flights departing from Guglielmo Marconi Airport complete their journey as scheduled 74% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Bologna from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
BLQ is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to BLQ, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the ride to take roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Bologna, book a room at one of these comfortable hotels:
Bologna highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Bologna:
Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour: Around 0.32 kilometres north-east of the centre in Santo Stefano, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.
Villa Cassarini Gardens: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Bologna. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south-west of the centre in Saragozza-Porto.
Quadrilatero: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres south-east of the centre of Bologna in Santo Stefano.
How to get to Florence from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Going directly to Florence? From BLQ, it takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometres from the airport.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get where you're going.
Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Prato
Located about 72 kilometres away, Prato is another city that's easy to reach from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. It'll take you around 1 hour 35 minutes to make the journey on public transport from BLQ.
It'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Prato.
Explore more of Italy
There's a whole lot more to experience in Italy, starting with Milan. The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are must-visits in this city, which is about 193 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the major airport in Milan.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is roughly 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Make it a trip to remember with stops at EATALY, Museo Nazionale del Cinema and Juventus Museum. Turin Airport (TRN) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Say yes to more adventures in Genoa, which is roughly 193 kilometres west of Bologna. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get here by catching a flight to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA).
