Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cardiff's timezone is UTC+0, making Cardiff one hour behind Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your BLQ to CWL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and CWL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Right now, $309 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $467. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that take off from Guglielmo Marconi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BLQ:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Reserve a hotel near CWL if you're catching a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Cardiff and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cardiff Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cardiff. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to go to Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to CWL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Cardiff, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 209 kilometres east to London to check off its popular sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.