Travelling from Santander Airport (SDR) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santander.
Give yourself enough time to make your SDR to BLQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Bologna (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this airline.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SDR and BLQ:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
$26 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Return flights start from $74. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from SDR to BLQ, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SDR to BLQ.
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Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
80.42% of flights leaving Santander Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SDR.
To get to Santander Airport from central Santander, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SDR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel close to BLQ if you have a late Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and see more of Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Bologna. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Santander Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDR to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.