Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Stuttgart and Bologna are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your STR to BLQ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between STR and BLQ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport flight is $79. A return ticket is currently $217. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STR to BLQ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport.
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Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Of all flights leaving Stuttgart Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Central Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to STR:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Pick up a Bologna International Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bologna International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Bologna International Airport to central Bologna has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bologna. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Bologna International Airport for July if you want to visit Bologna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STR to BLQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bologna, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 306 kilometres south to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.