Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Bologna is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from STN to BLQ start from 06:30 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating STN to BLQ flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and BLQ:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Vienna International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is $36. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $70. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to BLQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from STN to BLQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience more of Bologna and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Bologna in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel about 306 kilometres south to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Milan is another essential stop in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No trip is complete without a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.