Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Bologna and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to YVR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BLQ and YVR include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, $831 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,024. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to YVR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BLQ to YVR.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the departures from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without seeing Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.