Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Madrid.
Each week, there are 53 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 06:05 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:40 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bologna (and perhaps some other great parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier that offers MAD to BLQ flights. An impressive 83.89% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAD and BLQ include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Ibiza Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
At the moment, $42 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $96. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to BLQ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel close to BLQ if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to BLQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include 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 essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.